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  • Skewton, detaining her hand, ‘that your Papa, whom we all perfectly adore and dote upon, is to be married to my dearest Edith this day week.’

    Dombey and Son 2007

  • Skewton, ‘though I had thought of asking you to be my secretary, darling.’

    Dombey and Son 2007

  • Skewton to produce the same: and the carriage stopped, that Edith might make the drawing, which Mr Dombey was to put away among his treasures.

    Dombey and Son 2007

  • Skewton that they were to meet first at the church.

    Dombey and Son 2007

  • Mr.. Skewton to Mr. Dombey during an interval in a game of picquet.

    Charles Dickens and Music James T. Lightwood

  • Mr.. Skewton to Mr. Dombey during an interval in a game of picquet.

    Charles Dickens and Music Lightwood, James T 1912

  • Skewton, he said he very seldom went there, for he couldn't afford it.

    Dombey and Son Charles Dickens 1841

  • Skewton that they were to meet first at the church.

    Dombey and Son Charles Dickens 1841

  • Skewton, with a mincing sigh, 'for which I really care, and that I fear I shall never be permitted to enjoy.

    Dombey and Son Charles Dickens 1841

  • Skewton like a light -- 'a lady of your excellent sense and quick feeling will give me credit, for good reason, I am sure -- to address what I have to say, to Mrs Dombey, and to leave her to impart it to you who are her best and dearest friend -- next to Mr Dombey? '

    Dombey and Son Charles Dickens 1841

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