Great Expectations

how does oarlock respond when pip asks for half-holiday

chapter 15-21

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When Pip reminds Joe that he has requested a half-holiday, Orlick responds that he must have one as well.

“Now, master! Sure you're not a going to favor only one of us. If Young Pip has a half-holiday, do as much for Old Orlick.” I suppose he was about five-and-twenty, but he usually spoke of himself as an ancient person.
“Why, what'll you do with a half-holiday, if you get it?” said Joe.
“What'll I do with it! What'll he do with it? I'll do as much with it as him,” said Orlick.

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