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6. The gruel was served out and was quickly swallowed. The boys
whispered among themselves and forced Oliver to go. He advanced
to the master, bowl in hand and said, in a little frightened voice :
‘Please, sir, I want some more’. The master was a fat, healthy man,
but he turned very pale at this. ‘What!’ he said, as if he could not
believe his ears. ‘Please, sir, I want some more.’

7. The master aimed a blow at his head, seized him by his arms, and
shouted for the beadle. Mr. Bumble rushed into the room in great

excitement, and was filled with horror when he heard of Oliver’s
crime. ‘Asked for more!’ he exclaimed. ‘I never heard of such a thing!
Depend on it, this miserable boy will be hung!’
8. As a punishment, for his greed and boldness, Oliver was immediately

locked in a room to spend the night alone. Early next morning, a
notice was pasted on the outside of the gate, offering a reward of
five pounds to any man or woman who would take Oliver Twist off
the hands of the poorhouse.

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