“Not wishful to intrude I have departed fur you are well again dear Pip and will do better without JO. P.S. Ever the best of friends.” Enclosed in the letter was a receipt for the debt and costs on which I had been arrested. Down to that moment, I had vainly supposed that my creditor had withdrawn, or suspended proceedings until I should be quite recovered. I had never dreamed of Joe’s having paid the money; but Joe had paid it, and the receipt was in his name.
– Charles Dickens
Great Expectations, Chapter 57. After nursing Pip back to health when he fells ill in London, Joe quietly departs leaving him a short letter. Enclosed with it is a receipt for Pip’s debts which got him almost arrested and Joe paid off unknownst to him. This quote demonstrates how hugely loyal, loving and generous Joe is. It also show Joe’s determination to improve himself, having learned to read and write from Biddy.