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bell or a musical glass--very like a musical glass indeed--but of
course I didn’t listen to it. Then, the question is, Nicholas my dear,
what am I to do?’

‘Does Kate know of this?’ asked Nicholas.
‘I have not said a word about it yet,’ answered his mother.
‘Then, for Heaven’s sake,’ rejoined Nicholas, rising, ‘do not, for
it would make her very unhappy. And with regard to what you
should do, my dear mother, do what your good sense and feeling,
and respect for my father’s memory, would prompt. There are a
thousand ways in which you can show your dislike of these
preposterous and doting attentions. If you act as decidedly as you
ought and they are still continued, and to your annoyance, I can
speedily put a stop to them. But I should not interfere in a matter
so ridiculous, and attach importance to it, until you have
vindicated yourself. Most women can do that, but especially one of
your age and condition, in circumstances like these, which are
unworthy of a serious thought. I would not shame you by seeming
to take them to heart, or treat them earnestly for an instant.
Absurd old idiot!’

So saying, Nicholas kissed his mother, and bade her good-night,
and they retired to their respective chambers.

To do Mrs Nickleby justice, her attachment to her children
would have prevented her seriously contemplating a second
marriage, even if she could have so far conquered her
recollections of her late husband as to have any strong inclinations
that way. But, although there was no evil and little real selfishness
in Mrs Nickleby’s heart, she had a weak head and a vain one; and
there was something so flattering in being sought (and vainly
sought) in marriage at this time of day, that she could not dismiss


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