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It happened on the occasion of this visit that some sharp words arose

between Estella and Miss Havisham It was the first time I had ever seen

them opposed

We were seated by the fire, as just now described, and Miss Havishah her own, and still clutched

Estella's hand in hers, when Estella gradually began to detach herself

She had shown a proud impatience more than once before, and had rather

endured that fierce affection than accepted or returned it

"What!" said Miss Havisha her eyes upon her, "are you tired

of me?"

"Only a little tired ofto the great chi down at

the fire

"Speak the truth, you ingrate!" cried Miss Havisha her stick upon the floor; "you are tired of ain looked down

at the fire Her graceful figure and her beautiful face expressed a

self-possessed indifference to the wild heat of the other, that was

almost cruel

"You stock and stone!" exclaimed Miss Havisha her attitude of indifference as she

leaned against the great chi her eyes; "do you

reproachcold? You?"