Oliver Twist Chapter 27

In which we observe the tender yet somewhat comical affections of Mr Bumble towards Mrs Corney, punctuated by prying and small domestic details that paint a picture of their peculiar companionship. Meanwhile, a brief scene at the undertaker’s shop reveals the unrulier manners of the lower orders, as Mr Bumble sternly regards the impropriety before resuming his duties with diligent solemnity.