Lapham's Quarterly

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

"The board members of the workhouse were sitting in solemn conclave when the preacher Mr. Bumble rushed into the room in great excitement, and addressing the gentleman in the high chair, said, “Mr. Limbkins, I beg your pardon, sir—Oliver Twist has asked for more.” There was a general start. Horror was depicted on every countenance..."

DEJA VU: In a truly Dickensian moment, a Utah school takes lunch back from students whose parents haven't paid up: http://bit.ly/1czEJ7X