The great fault in his character is his injustice to Pecksniff.

You mustn't mind a word he says on that subject.

His prejudice is most extraordinary.' 'The absence of anything like prejudice on Tom's part, you know,' said John Westlock, laughing heartily, as he laid his hand on Mr Pinch's shoulder, 'is perfectly wonderful.

If one man ever had a profound knowledge of another, and saw him in a true light, and in his own proper colours, Tom has that knowledge of Mr Pecksniff.' 'Why, of course I have,' cried Tom.

'That's exactly what I have so often said to you.