I should be an affected women, if I made any pretence of being surprised by my son's inspiring such emotions; but I can't be indifferent to anyone who is so sensible on his merits
Charles DickensAbout author
- Author's profession: Novelist, Writer
- Nationality: english
- Born: February 7, 1812
- Died: June 9, 1870
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Walter Plinge said: "You know she asked me a very silly question Mrs Ogg! It was a silly question any fool knows the answer!"Oh, yes," said Nanny. "About houses on fire, I expect..."Yes! What would I take out of our house if it was on fire!"I expect you were a good boy and said you'd take your mum," said Nanny."No! My mum would take herself!"What would you take out then, Walter?" Nanny said."The fire!
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