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Mr Weller shook his head. He was wholly unable to speak; vague
thoughts of some wicked widow having been successful in her designs
on Mr Pickwick, choked his utterance.
'
Did you happen to see a young girl downstairs when you came in just
now with your son?' inquired Mr Pickwick.
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Yes. I see a young gal,' replied Mr Weller shortly.
What did you think of her, now? Candidly, Mr Weller, what did you
think of her?'
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I thought she wos wery plump, and vell made,' said Mr Weller, with a
critical air.
'So she is,' said Mr Pickwick, 'so she is. What did you think of her
manners, from what you saw of her?'
'
Wery pleasant,' rejoined Mr Weller. 'Wery pleasant and comformable.'
The precise meaning which Mr Weller attached to this last- mentioned
adjective, did not appear; but, as it was evident from the tone in which
he used it that it was a favourable expression, Mr Pickwick was as
well satisfied as if he had been thoroughly enlightened on the subject.
'
I take a great interest in her, Mr Weller,' said Mr Pickwick.
Mr Weller coughed.
'
I mean an interest in her doing well,' resumed Mr Pickwick; 'a desire
that she may be comfortable and prosperous. You understand?'
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Wery clearly,' replied Mr Weller, who understood nothing yet.
That young person,' said Mr Pickwick, 'is attached to your son.'
To Samivel Veller!' exclaimed the parent.
Yes,' said Mr Pickwick.
It's nat'ral,' said Mr Weller, after some consideration, 'nat'ral, but
rayther alarmin'. Sammy must be careful.'
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How do you mean?' inquired Mr Pickwick.
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Wery careful that he don't say nothin' to her,' responded Mr Weller.
Wery careful that he ain't led avay, in a innocent moment, to say
anythin' as may lead to a conwiction for breach. You're never safe vith
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