Oliver Twist Life in the workhouse By Charles Dickens Life in the workhouse was very hard and the “Please, sir. I want some more." boys were always hungry. The food was The master couldn't believe his ears. He always the same every day - a bowl of soup, looked at Oliver's pale, thin face and the which was mostly water, and on Sundays a empty bowl. small piece of bread. The master of the "What???" workhouse served the soup from a big pot, "Please, sir, I'm hungry. I haven't had enough and he gave just one bowl to each boy. The to eat. I want some more," said Oliver again. boys became so hungry that one day they "Mr Bumble!" shouted the master, angrily, and decided that someone must ask for more. he hit Oliver on the head with his big soup They thought that if one boy got more soup, spoon. All the boys waited to see what would they could all get more. They chose Oliver. happen. The master served the soup as usual and Mr Bumble appeared at the door. the boys ate it quickly. They licked their "What's the matter, Master? Have the fingers and then looked at Oliver and the big boys eaten?" pot of soup "Oliver Twist wants more soup!" "Go on then! Go on!" they whispered quietly Mr Bumble's face went red and he looked and pushed Oliver with their elbows. very angry. Oliver was afraid, but he stood, picked up "What? It's not possible! No one has ever his empty bowl, and walked slowly to the asked for more! Oliver Twist, you are a bad master. There was complete ungrateful boy." silence. All the boys were waiting, hopefully Oliver held out his bowl. краткий пересказ текста

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