"I am aware," said Mr. Guppy, leaning forward over the tray and regarding me, as I again strangely felt, though my eyes were not directed to him, with his late intent look, "I am aware that in a worldly point of view, according to all appearances, my offer is a poor one. 
"I am aware," said Mr. Guppy, leaning forward over the tray intently, "that in a worldly point of view, my offer is a poor one. 