Oliver's life change's(6)

 

It was said as a joke,but if the man had seen the evil ollk on Fagin's face, he might have thought the warning was a neccessary one .

 

Fagin producedsome beer ,and as the fight appeared to be over,everybody sat dowm. In the conversation that followed , Fagin told the newcomer that Oliver had been caugght by the police. 'I'm afraid . Mr Sikes,'he said ,' the boy may say something which will get us into trouble.

 

'Very likely,' said Bill Sikes,smiling unkindly. 'You'vegot problems . Fagin.'

 

'And I'm afraid,' added Fagin , ignoring Sikes remark, 'that if we're in trouble , then a lot of other people will be in trouble too, if you understand me , my dear.'

 

Sikes turned angrily towards the old man . There was a silence, Then Sikes said, 'Somebody myst find out what's happened . If he hasn't said anything yet , we must catch him when he leaves the police staton.'

 

Fagin nodded . But there was a difficulty, None of them wanted to go anywhere near a police station . The problen was solved with the arrival of the two young ladies whom Oliver had met one evening in Fagin's house.