Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress • Paragraph 1455
Stage 1 of 6

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‘Hush!’ said the girl, stooping over him, and pointing to the door as she looked cautiously round. ‘You can’t help yourself. I have tried hard for you, but all to no purpose. You are hedged round and round. If ever you are to get loose from here, this is not the time.’