[Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens]@TWC D-Link bookDombey and Son CHAPTER 6 27/40
It may do you some good, Sir.
I'll remain at home.
You shall go.' 'I!' returned the other. 'Yes.
Why not, Mr Carker ?' said the boy. He merely shook him by the hand in answer; he seemed in a manner ashamed and afraid even to do that; and bidding him good-night, and advising him to make haste, turned away. 'Come, Miss Dombey,' said Walter, looking after him as they turned away also, 'we'll go to my Uncle's as quick as we can.
Did you ever hear Mr Dombey speak of Mr Carker the Junior, Miss Florence ?' 'No,' returned the child, mildly, 'I don't often hear Papa speak.' 'Ah! true! more shame for him,' thought Walter.
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