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GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
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CHAPTER VIII.
"My Dear Mr. Pip,
"I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company of Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you. He would call at Barnard's Hotel Tuesday morning 9 o'clock, when if not agreeable please leave word. Your poor sister is much the same as when you left. We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing. If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days. No more, dear Mr. Pip, from
"Your ever obliged, and affectionate
"Servant,
"Biddy.
"P.S. He wishes me most particular to write what larks. He says you will understand. I hope