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1  But Oliver's patience was not proof against this new trial; and yielding to his first impulse, he sprang into her arms.
Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XLI
2  The patience of the two ladies was destined to undergo a longer trial than Mr. Losberne had led them to expect; for hour after hour passed on, and still Oliver slumbered heavily.
Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XXX
3  Mrs. Bumble, whose patience brooked no delay, caught up a bowl of soap-suds, and motioning him towards the door, ordered him instantly to depart, on pain of receiving the contents upon his portly person.
Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER XXXVII