Because Miss Pross gets bargains.
Miss Pross and Jerry Cruncher must perform the household shopping with tact and efficiency, ensuring they obtain quality items at a fair price. Miss Pross, being assertive and vigilant, can inspect the goods while Jerry, with his street-smart skills, can negotiate for better deals. Together, they can navigate the market with care and savvy to meet the household needs.
they have to shop buying little amounts of stuff at different stores
Miss Pross and Jerry Cruncher run into Sydney Carton while shopping in "A Tale of Two Cities." Sydney Carton is a troubled lawyer who plays a significant role in the novel.
Jerry Cruncher is a resurrection man (grave robber) and a messenger for Tellson's Bank.
Cruncher's message is for Jerry Cruncher's wife, whom he refers to as "Agnes" or "inner wice." Jerry Cruncher works as a resurrection man, or a grave robber.
Jerry Cruncher believes that execution by quartering is a gruesome and brutal punishment that he enjoys witnessing, as it provides him with a sense of excitement and fulfillment. He finds the violence and spectacle of the punishment to be thrilling and entertaining.
"Flopping" (praying)
Jerry Cruncher went to the Old Bailey to deliver a message to Mr. Jarvis Lorry.
The drivers are hesitant to stop for Jerry Cruncher's message because they are paid to deliver the mail on time and stopping would delay their schedule. Additionally, they may feel that it is not their responsibility to help Cruncher with his personal matters.
Miss Pross mistook Jerry Cruncher for a spy or an enemy due to a past encounter. She attacked him with all her might, using her strength and resourcefulness to subdue him. It was later revealed that Jerry was not a threat, leading to a humorous and awkward moment between the two characters.
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