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[26/11, 4:35 pm] Hanadi Hasan: oliver lived very happily with his new friends. Rose Maylie and her aunt were very kind to him. But his enemies had not en him.

Sikes had bad luck after the failed robbery at Chertsey. nd Sikes had not been able to steal anything from the And now Bill had become ill. He had caught a fever

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[26/11, 4:37 pm] Hanadi Hasan: and was very thin. He had no money and not enough to eat. become more bad-tempered.

Nancy had become pale and thin. But she looked after Sikes great care. She cooked his food and gave him medicine. How do you feel tonight, Bill? Nancy asked.

Tin very weak, Sikes replied. 'Help me off this bed and onto Nancy was not strong enough to hold the heavy man, so he fell the chair.

Skes hit her. 'If you can't help me,' he said, 'leave now. And

dn't start crying, or I'll hit you again." The girl was so exhausted that she fainted. Sikes shook her began to shout

At that moment, Fagin came into the room.

Why are you here! Sikes asked him angrily.

To help you, of course, my dear,' the old man answered Look what we've brought you, Bill." The Artful Dodger and Charley followed Fagin into the room

They were carrying baskets of food and drink.

Dodger, my dear, Fagin said, 'show Bill what you've go

And give Nancy a drink."

The been ill for three weeks. Why didn't you come her er? Bill asked. He began to eat and drink like an animal. A dank, he became happier. He told Nancy to start eating to

But Bill Sikes was still angry with Fagin. 1 need money,' said Sikes to the old man. 'And I need

wight."

Fagin sighed loudly.

Well, I'll send the Dodger to you with a little mone

No, don't give the money to the Dodger,' Sikes answer ever get it. Nancy can go back with you. Give the money F's going to sleep.

Fagn agreed.

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[26/11, 4:38 pm] Hanadi Hasan: Nancy's Plan

time you started work, Fagin said to the Dodger Charles Off you go. Then he walked slowly back to his ho with Nancy

When they reached the dark and dirty house, Fagin lit a candle Wt here," he said to Nancy. 'I'll go and get the money The girl sat down at the table, put her head on her arms and

closed her eyes There was a knock at the door downstairs. Fagin hum down, carrying the candle.

As he opened the door, Fagin said in surprise, 'Monks!" The young man came in quickly. But he stopped when he s

Nancy Nancy works for me,' Fagin said, with a smile. 'Don't

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about her When did you get back? Did you find the parish beadle"

Fagin went on. 1 got back two hours ago I did find him and I've got good news Monks answered. "We must talk. But not here

We'll go upstain, Fagin said. He looked quickly at Nanes Her head was on her arms and her eyes were shut. But Nancy was not adeep As soon as the men left the room, Nancy followed them

A quer of an hour later, Nancy retumed. She sat down a

the table She heard Monks leave the house. Then Fagin came into the over again

How's the money for Bill,' he said. You've taken a long time, Fagin, Nancy said

The old man stand at the girl. Then he gave her the coins Tolak very pale, my dear Fagn and "What's the

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[26/11, 4:39 pm] Hanadi Hasan: Nancy's Plan

Tvery med Nancy answered quickly I must go back Bethnal Green now Bill gets angry if I'm away too long Por when Nancy was in the street, she stopped for a m Then she began to walk quickly She did not walk towards t Sikes house in Bethnal Green The tendied girl walked faster and faster Soon she

winning through the crowded streets.

Suckdenly she stopped. She was pale and shaking with

drinking in Then she tumed and ran back, towards Sikes' house When she got to the house, the robber was took the money from the girl and went on drinking. Nancy saye with him. But as time passed, she began to walk about the ro The gulk face was white and her eyes were very bright Sk glared at her. Then he spoke What's the matter with you?" Sikes asked. 'Are you ill? H

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you caught a fever? Or are you planning to do something? Nancy did not reply. She continued to walk about nervou Then Sikes said in a loud voice, 'Give me my medicine. The da

st by me. I'm going to sleep Nancy carefully filled a glass with medicine. Then she held the glass to Bill's lips until he had drunk it all.

Bill's eyes closed, opened and then closed again. Sikes wa asleep. The medicine was a powerful drug and Nancy had the robber all of it. gives

Thank Gosl. He'll sleep for many hours now, Nancy who pered. Then she kissed Bill gently and left the room.

Ir was night, but the narrow streets were crowded with people Nacy soon reached a part of the city where rich people lived Here the streets were nearly empty. Nancy began to run. At last she stopped outside a quiet hotel near Hyde Park. She

went inside

The hotel porter looked up from his desk and spoke to the girl Now then, what are you doing here?" he said. He spoke shply to the poorly dressed girl.

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[26/11, 4:41 pm] Hanadi Hasan: Nancy's Plan

1 want to see a lady. She's staying here, Nancy said. What lady the porter asked.

Ms Rose Maylie, Nancy replied.

Miss Maylie has nothing to say to you,' the porter said. 'We Jon't want you here Go away! At that moment, a young woman came down the stairs

Nancy ran up to her

Oh, please, please help me!' she cried. I must see Miss Maybe I am Miss Maylic, the young woman said quietly. "Why do

you wish to see me?"

At Rose's kind words, Nancy started to cry Rose Maylie took

Sthe girl to her bedroom in the hotel.

Oh, lady, Nancy said, 'I am the wicked girl who took Oliver

Ha Twist back to his enemies!' You? Rose cried.

'Yes. And I am very sorry,' Nancy went on. I am in great The danger If Oliver's enemies knew I was here, they would kill me Do you know a man called Monks"

'Monks? No. Who is he? Rose asked.

'Someone who wishes to harm Oliver, Nancy replied. Monks knows a wicked old man, called Fagin 1 heard them talking together,' Nancy went on 'Monks is

Oliver's brother!" 'His brother! Rose repeated in surprise

"Yes, but Monks hates the child. Monks knows everything about Oliver-where he was born and how he came to London Ina Monks knows all about you. He knows that Oliver is living with you and your aunt. He knows that you are staying at this hotel Monks wants to harm Oliver Thave lived with evil men all my life. But Monks is one of the

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most evil men I have ever known.

"What can I do?" Rose cried. She thought for a moment and

then spoke again.

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[26/11, 4:41 pm] Hanadi Hasan: On London Bridge

'Stay here with me,' she said to Nancy. 'You will be safe here I will find someone to help us.'

Lady, I cannot stay any longer. I must go back, Nanc answered. 'My friends are bad. But I must go back to them. It i too late to change my life now.

We must try to help Oliver, Nancy went on. 'His enemi plan to take him from you and make him a thief.'

'You must tell me more. Where can I find you again asked Rose.

'Every Saturday night,' said Nancy, 'between eleven an twelve, I will walk on London Bridge - if I am alive.

"Meet me there. Bring a friend who can help us. I must go no I cannot stay any longer. Goodbye and thank you."

And, without saying another word, Nancy was gone.