It must not be left imperfect.

It must be very steadily and seriously undertaken, Mrs Pipchin.' 'Well, Sir,' said Mrs Pipchin, 'I can say nothing to the contrary.' 'I was quite sure, Mrs Pipchin,' returned Mr Dombey, approvingly, 'that a person of your good sense could not, and would not.' 'There is a great deal of nonsense--and worse--talked about young people not being pressed too hard at first, and being tempted on, and all the rest of it, Sir,' said Mrs Pipchin, impatiently rubbing her hooked nose.

'It never was thought of in my time, and it has no business to be thought of now.

My opinion is "keep 'em at it".' 'My good madam,' returned Mr Dombey, 'you have not acquired your reputation undeservedly; and I beg you to believe, Mrs Pipchin, that I am more than satisfied with your excellent system of management, and shall have the greatest pleasure in commending it whenever my poor commendation--' Mr Dombey's loftiness when he affected to disparage his own importance, passed all bounds--'can be of any service.

I have been thinking of Doctor Blimber's, Mrs Pipchin.' 'My neighbour, Sir ?' said Mrs Pipchin.