"My center is giving way, my right is pushed back, my left is wavering. The situation is excellent. I shall attack!"

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"Ah, Miss, hope is an excellent thing for such as has the spirits to bear it!" said Mrs Wickam, shaking her head. "My own spirits is not equal to it, but I don't owe it any grudge. I envys them that is so blest!"

— Charles Dickens