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RELATES HOW OLIVER TWIST WAS VERY NEAR GETTING A PLACE WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A SINECURE1
For a week after the commission of the impious and profane2 offence of asking for more, Oliver remained a close prisoner in the dark and solitary3 room to which he had been consigned4 by the wisdom and mercy of the board. It appears, at first sight not unreasonable5 to suppose, that, if he had entertained a becoming feeling of respect for the prediction of the gentleman in the white waistcoat, he would have established that sage6 individual's prophetic character, once and for ever, by tying one end of his pocket-handkerchief to a hook in the wall, and attaching himself to the other. To the performance of this feat7, however, there was one obstacle: namely, that pocket-handkerchiefs being decided8 articles of luxury, had been, for all future times and ages, removed from the noses of paupers9 by the express order of the board, in council assembled: solemnly given and pronounced under their hands and seals. There was a still greater obstacle in Oliver's youth and childishness. He only cried bitterly all day; and, when the long, dismal10 night came on, spread his little hands before his eyes to shut out the darkness, and crouching11 in the corner, tried to sleep: ever and anon waking with a start and tremble, and drawing himself closer and closer to the wall, as if to feel even its cold hard surface were a protection in the gloom and loneliness which surrounded him.

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contented
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humane
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imputation
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bruised
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premium
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countenance
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magistrate
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astonishment
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bondage
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rascal
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