Oliver Twist

Chapter 11
Nancy's sad Fate

        Nancy stopped at the center of the bridge. Soon a coach pulled up, Rose Maylie and Mr.Brownlow got out. Nancy hurried up to them. Creeping just behind, Noah quickly crouched under the cover of a shadow, he was well within hearing distance.We plan to capture Monks and make him confess the secret of Oliver’s birth, Mr. Brownlow told Nancy. Nancy considered his words. I have lived among liars all my life,she said. But I will take your word.Then, in a voice so low that Noah could hardly hear, she told them where Monks was.Within a few hours, Fagin and Sikes knew everything. But they did not believe that Nancy had refused to turn them in, sikes rushed to the door. Without a word, Bill rushed out into the streets, he ran until he got to his own door. Nancy was asleep. Get up,Bill said jarring her awake. At first she didn’t know what was happening. Then, seeing the faint light of dawn out the window, the girl rose to open the curtain.He grabbed the girl by the head and throat and dragged her to the center of the room. On my guilty soul I swear that I have, She grabbed hold of him so tightly that he could not tear her away.I will ask them to show you the kindness they showed me. Then we can both leave this dreadful place, far away–and apart from each other we could have a chance to find better lives.Bill pulled one arm free from her grasp and grabbed his gun. He knew that gunfire would draw attention. So, with all his might, he struck out at her twice with the heavy weapon. Nancy fell on her knees and raised her hands toward heaven. It was a ghastly thing to see. The dawning sun burst upon the city in clear glory. The golden rays lit up the room where the murdered woman lay.but in spite of his efforts it streamed in through rips in the curtains. At last he got up, locked the room, and left the house. Where could he go to get some food? What place was near and not too public? Hendon, he thought. But when he got there, everyone seemed to look at him with suspicion. Morning and noon passed, and then the day was ending, still he walked.When morning came, Sikes decided to risk going back to London, then he could leave for France or some other country.It was late evening when Mr. Brownlow got out of a coach at his own door. Two strong-looking men climbed out, too. Then they helped a third man out of the coach, and led him into the house. After a long silence, Monks gave in. What do you want with me? he asked in a surly voice. When your father was a mere boy, he was forced into marriage with a woman ten years older than he. After years of unhappiness, your father and his wife went their separate ways. The first daughter was a beautiful girl of 19, and the other a mere child of two or three. In time, the older daughter fell deeply in love with your father, and he with her. Within a year, they were solemnly pledged to each other.  Your father had to go there right away for the uncle had left him money. Before he left on the trip, however, he came to London. Monks was now drawing his breath more freely and looking around with a smile. hen the boy was lost to me. Since your mother was dead, I knew that only you could solve the mystery, the last I had heard, you were in the West Indies.