"Great Expectations"
by Charles Dickens

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     "Don't be afraid of my being a blessing to him," said Estella; "I shall not be that. Come! Here is my hand. Do we part on this, you visionary boy--or man?"

     "O Estella!" I answered, as my bitter tears fell fast on her hand, do what I would to restrain them; "even if I remained in England and could hold my head up with the rest, how could I see you Drummle's wife?"

     "Nonsense," she returned,--"nonsense. This will pass in no time."

     "Never, Estella!"

 

     "You will get me out of your thoughts in a week."

 
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