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- Mr. Bumble, having spread a handkerchief over his knees to prevent the crumbs from sullying the splendour of his shorts, began to eat and drink; varying these amusements, occasionally, by fetching a deep sigh; which, however, had no injurious effect upon his appetite, but, on the contrary, rather seemed to facilitate his operations in the tea and toast department.Chapter 23 — Which Contains the Substance of a Pleasant Conversation.... (59% in)
There are no more uses of "sully" in Oliver Twist.
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