Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress • Paragraph 3844
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‘You have borne more, and have been, through all, the best and gentlest creature that ever shed happiness on every one she knew,’ said Mrs. Maylie, embracing her tenderly. ‘Come, come, my love, remember who this is who waits to clasp you in his arms, poor child! See here--look, look, my dear!’