I should keep
it quiet, I think, Mrs Gamp. I wouldn't mention it to Mr Chuzzlewit
on his return, for instance, unless it were necessary, or he asked you
pointblank.'
'The very words was on my lips, sir,' Mrs Gamp rejoined. 'Suppoging
that the gent should die, I hope I might take the liberty of saying as I
know'd some one in the undertaking line, and yet give no offence to you,
sir?'
'Certainly, Mrs Gamp,' said Mould, with much condescension. 'You may
casually remark, in such a case, that we do the thing pleasantly and in
a great variety of styles, and are generally considered to make it
as agreeable as possible to the feelings of the survivors. But don't
obtrude it, don't obtrude it. Easy, easy! My dear, you may as well give
Mrs Gamp a card or two, if you please.'
Mrs Gamp received them, and scenting no more rum in the wind (for the
bottle was locked up again) rose to take her departure.
'Wishing ev'ry happiness to this happy family,' said Mrs Gamp 'with
all my heart. Good arternoon, Mrs Mould! If I was Mr would I should be
jealous of you, ma'am; and I'm sure, if I was you, I should be jealous
of Mr Mould.
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