Could Charles Dickens run fast?

Two conversations from K:

Kid: Where did the phrase 'run like Dickens' come from?

K: It's run like THE dickens. Not 'run like Charles Dickens.'

Kid: Ohhhh.

Followed with

Kid: K, you're not allowed to watch that show.

K: You're preserving my innocence?

Kid: Yes. You can watch Dora. Or Diego. But that's all.