Article: Works of Charles Dickens: Great Expectations: First Stage, Chapters 12 - 19

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 nothing comes of the fight. A light
wheelchair has been obtained by Miss Havisham and it becomes Pip's duty ...

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