Sami 99
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Hi
Please what does "Compose yourself" mean in this context:
'Mr. Limbkins, I beg your pardon, sir! Oliver Twist has asked for more!'
There was a general start. Horror was depicted on every countenance.'For more!' said Mr. Limbkins. 'Compose yourself, Bumble, and answer me distinctly. Do I understand that he asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by the dietary.
Source: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
Thank you in advance.
Please what does "Compose yourself" mean in this context:
'Mr. Limbkins, I beg your pardon, sir! Oliver Twist has asked for more!'
There was a general start. Horror was depicted on every countenance.'For more!' said Mr. Limbkins. 'Compose yourself, Bumble, and answer me distinctly. Do I understand that he asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by the dietary.
Source: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.
Thank you in advance.