David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Chapter 52 Page 42

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‘But that won’t do,’ muttered Uriah, relieved.

‘Mother, you keep quiet.’

‘We will endeavour to provide something that WILL do, and do for you finally, sir, very shortly,’ replied Mr. Micawber.

‘“Second. HEEP has, on several occasions, to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, systematically forged, to various entries, books, and documents, the signature of Mr. W.; and has distinctly done so in one instance, capable of proof by me. To wit, in manner following, that is to say:”’

Again, Mr. Micawber had a relish in this formal piling up of words, which, however ludicrously displayed in his