the honest observer of human nature . . . I am truly grateful

little blasphemy: and finding that mode of treatment wholly

ineffectual, called for assistance.

'What's the matter here, my dear?' said Fagin, looking in.

'Lend a hand to the girl, can't you?' replied Sikes impatiently.

'Don't stand chattering and grinning at me!'

With an exclamation of surprise, Fagin hastened to the girl's

assistance, while Mr. John Dawkins (otherwise the Artful Dodger),

who had followed his venerable friend into the room, hastily

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