"Now, I may say to your ladyship at once," says Mr. Guppy, a little emboldened, "it is no matter arising out of Jarndyce and Jarndyce that made me so desirous to speak to your ladyship, which conduct I have no doubt did appear, and does appear, obtrusive--in fact, almost blackguardly."

"I may say at once," says Mr. Guppy, a little emboldened, "it is not about Jarndyce and Jarndyce that I wish to speak to your ladyship. 