Quote by Charles Dickens

He went to the church, and walked about the streets, and watched the people hurrying to and for, and patted the children on the head, and questioned beggars, and looked down into the kitchens of homes, and up to the windows, and found that everything could yield him pleasure. He had never dreamed of any walk, that anything, could give him so much happiness. (p. 119)

He went to the church, and walked about the streets, and wat

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The quote describes a character who goes to the church and explores the bustling streets. As he observes and interacts with various individuals, such as patting children on the head and questioning beggars, he finds delight in even the simplest moments. He gazes into the kitchens and up to the windows of homes, discovering joy in each scenario. The character realizes that this stroll has unexpectedly brought him immense happiness, something he had never before anticipated or experienced.

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By Charles Dickens

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