We cordially embraced; and Mr. Dick and I cordially shook hands; and Mrs. Crupp, who was busy making tea, and could not be too attentive, cordially said she had knowed well as Mr. Copperfull would have his heart in his mouth, when he see his dear relations.

“Holloa!” said my aunt to Peggotty, who quailed before her awful presence. “How are you ?”

“You remember my aunt, Peggotty?” said I.