"Great Expectations"
by Charles Dickens

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     "Not a particle of evidence, Pip," said Mr. Jaggers, shaking his head and gathering up his skirts. "Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule."

     "I have no more to say," said I, with a sigh, after standing silent for a little while. "I have verified my information, and there's an end."

     "And Magwitch--in New South Wales--having at last disclosed himself," said Mr. Jaggers, "you will comprehend, Pip, how rigidly throughout my communication with you, I have always adhered to the strict line of fact. There has never been the least departure from the strict line of fact. You are quite aware of that?"

 

     "Quite, sir."

 
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