Oliver is found again (2)

 

Oliver began his stour but was soom interrupted by the arrival of Mr Grimwing ,an old friend of Mr Brownlow's . Mr Grimwing was a fierce old gentleman and very fond of argrments. He clearly knew all about Oliver and inspected him closely.

 

'So this is the boy ,is it ?' he said at last.

 

Oliver bowed politely and was introduced by Mr Brownlow. Tea was then brought in, and during the meal Mr Grimwing stared so hard at Oliver that the boy felt rather confused. Eventually, Mr Grimwig whispered to Mr Brownlow, 'He may be a good-looking boy,but I think he's deceiving you, my good friend.'

 

'Monsense!' said Mr Brownlow, becoming angry.

 

'Well, wd'll see,' answered his friend . 'We'll see.'

 

Later that afternoon Mr Brownlow wanted to return some books to a bookseller, and to send aome money for new books that he had already collected. Mr Grimwig suggested that Oliver should go . 'He'll be sure to deliver dverything safely,' he said with a smile.

 

'Yes , please let me take them,' said Oliver , delinghted to be of use.

 

Mr Brownlow hesitated , but Mr Grimwig's smile had annoyed him . 'Verywell,' he said .' Here are the books, Oliver , and a five-pound note. The bookseller will give you ten shillings change.'