This was very unpleasant, as every one knew that Nidderdale was either engaged or becoming engaged to Melmotte's daughter. "Since you will speak about it in this public way--" began Nidderdale.

This was very unpleasant, as everyone knew that Nidderdale was to become engaged to Melmotte's daughter.
"Since you will speak about it in this public way," began Nidderdale