The privileges of the side-table included the small prerogatives of sitting next to the toast, and taking two cups of tea to other people's one.

I only know that it was, and ceased to be; and that I have written, and there I leave it.

Mrs. Lammle's manner changed under the poor silly girl's embraces, and she turned extremely pale: directing one appealing look, first to Mrs. Boffin, and then to Mr. Boffin. Both understood her instantly, with a more delicate subtlety than much better educated people, whose perception came less directly from the heart, could have brought to bear upon the case.

The leprosy of unreality disfigured every human creature in attendance.

Friendship? Yes Please.

Mankind was my business... charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business.

Do all the good you can and make as little fuss about it as possible.