Family not only need to consist of merely those whom we share blood, but also for those whom we'd give blood.

“his face, though lined, bore few traces of anxiety. But, perhaps the confidenti…”

“Towards that small and ghostly hour, [Mr. Cruncher] rose up from his chair, too…”

“The persons on whom I have bestowed my dearest love lie deep in their graves; b…”

“What right have you to be merry? what reason have you to be merry? You're poor …”