Uriah gave a kind of snivel. I think to express sympathy.

“Fan the sinking flame of hilarity with the wing of friendship; and pass the ros…”

“I wanted to make Joe less ignorant and common, that he might be worthier of my …”

“But, tears were not the things to find their way to Mr. Bumble's soul; his hear…”

“Repining is of no use, ma’am,” said Ralph. “Of all the fruitless errands, sendi…”