You are hard at work madam , said the man near her. Yes, Answered Mada…

Charles Dickens
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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 .
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