Oliver Twist

Why did the doctor presume the woman must be unmarried

Why did the doctor presume the woman must be unmarried

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The doctor presumed that Oliver's mother was unmarried because she was not wearing a wedding ring.

The surgeon leaned over the body, and raised the left hand. 'The old story,' he said, shaking his head: 'no wedding-ring, I see. Ah! Good-night!

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