| Darnay found the Doctor reading in his arm-chair at a window. The energy which had at once supported him under his old sufferings and aggravated their sharpness, had been gradually restored to him. He was now a very energetic man indeed, with great firmness of purpose, strength of resolution, and vigour of action. |
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 | Charles Darnay! I rejoice to see you. We have been counting on your return these three or four days past. | |
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| Miss Manette is well, and your return will delight us all. She has gone out on some household matters, but will soon be home. | |
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| Doctor Manette, I knew she was from home. I took the opportunity of her being from home, to beg to speak to you. | |
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| Yes? Bring your chair here, and speak on. | |
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| Dear Doctor Manette, I love your daughter fondly, dearly, disinterestedly, devotedly. If ever there were love in the world, I love her. You have loved yourself; let your old love speak for me! | |
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