"My dear ma'am," returns Mr. Guppy, moving across the small apartment, "the humble individual who now addresses you received that young lady in London when she first came here from the establishment to which you have alluded. Allow me to have the pleasure of taking you by the hand."

"My dear ma'am," returns Mr. Guppy, "I received that young lady in London when she first came here. Allow me to have the pleasure of shaking your hand."
