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his friends should call for him as they came back. Nothing but these
little incidents occurred on the way. When they reached the gate of the
Fleet, the cavalcade, taking the time from the plaintiff, gave three
tremendous cheers for the defendant, and, after having shaken hands
all round, left him.
Sam, having been formally delivered into the warder's custody, to the
intense astonishment of Roker, and to the evident emotion of even the
phlegmatic Neddy, passed at once into the prison, walked straight to
his master's room, and knocked at the door.
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Come in,' said Mr Pickwick.
Sam appeared, pulled off his hat, and smiled.
Ah, Sam, my good lad!' said Mr Pickwick, evidently delighted to see
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his humble friend again; 'I had no intention of hurting your feelings
yesterday, my faithful fellow, by what I said. Put down your hat, Sam,
and let me explain my meaning, a little more at length.'
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Won't presently do, sir?' inquired Sam.
Certainly,' said Mr Pickwick; 'but why not now?'
I'd rayther not now, sir,' rejoined Sam.
Why?' inquired Mr Pickwick.
'Cause - ' said Sam, hesitating.
Because of what?' inquired Mr Pickwick, alarmed at his follower's
manner. 'Speak out, Sam.'
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'Cause,' rejoined Sam - ''cause I've got a little bisness as I want to do.'
What business?' inquired Mr Pickwick, surprised at Sam's confused
manner.
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Nothin' partickler, Sir,' replied Sam.
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Oh, if it's nothing particular,' said Mr Pickwick, with a smile, 'you can
speak with me first.'
I think I'd better see arter it at once,' said Sam, still hesitating.
Mr Pickwick looked amazed, but said nothing.
The fact is - ' said Sam, stopping short.
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