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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Dickens, Charles

Dickens, Charles
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Great Expectations: First Stage, Chapters 12 - 19

Chapter Twelve

For the next few days, Pip is pursued by guilt at having fought and
beaten the pale young gentleman. He feels sure that country ruffians are not
permitted such liberties with gentlefolk and he feels equally sure that the
law will avenge the blood he has shed. He goes so far as secretly to wash out
the blood spattered on his trousers; he also keeps an eye out for policemen.
When it comes time for him to return to Miss Havisham's, his terrors are at a
high pitch. He goes, however, and ...

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