Little Em'ly, you see, she'll write to my sister when I go back, as I see you and as you was similarly oncommon, and so we make it quite a merry-go-rounder.' I was obliged to consider a little before I understood what Mr.Peggotty meant by this figure, expressive of a complete circle of intelligence.

I then thanked him heartily; and said, with a consciousness of reddening, that I supposed little Em'ly was altered too, since we used to pick up shells and pebbles on the beach?
'She's getting to be a woman, that's wot she's getting to be,' said Mr.
Peggotty.

'Ask HIM.' He meant Ham, who beamed with delight and assent over the bag of shrimps.
'Her pretty face!' said Mr.Peggotty, with his own shining like a light.
'Her learning!' said Ham.
'Her writing!' said Mr.Peggotty.

'Why it's as black as jet! And so large it is, you might see it anywheres.' It was perfectly delightful to behold with what enthusiasm Mr.Peggotty became inspired when he thought of his little favourite.

He stands before me again, his bluff hairy face irradiating with a joyful love and pride, for which I can find no description.