Great Expectations

What does Joe call Pip & how does Pip react?

ch 22-28

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Pip is taken off guard when Joe calls him sir, it's almost as if Pip is embarrassed by his prior worry before Joe's visit. He is short with the man who helped raise him.

“Us two being now alone, sir,”—began Joe.
“Joe,” I interrupted, pettishly, “how can you call me, sir?”

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