Oliver Twist

Why does Rose reject Harry's proposal?

Chapter 34-36

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Rose begs him to forget her, because she is below him, and has a blight on her name, and would serve as an obstacle to him in his progress in the world. She considers it her duty to reject him, for his own good, as well as his friends.

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