A Quote by Charles Dickens

You are hard at work madam ," said the man near her. Yes," Answered Madam Defarge ; " I have a good deal to do." What do you make, Madam ?" Many things." For instance ---" For instance," returned Madam Defarge , composedly , Shrouds." The man moved a little further away, as soon as he could, feeling it mightily close and oppressive .

Charles Dickens

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Charles Dickens
English - Novelist
February 7, 1812 - June 9, 1870

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Good people all, with one accord, Lament for Madam Blaize, Who never wanted a good word From those who spoke her praise.

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