"It's very honourable of you, miss, I am sure," said Mr. Guppy. "If an altar could be erected in the bowers of friendship--but, upon my soul, you may rely upon me in every respect save and except the tender passion only!"

"It's very honourable of you, miss," said Mr. Guppy. "Upon my soul, you may rely upon me in every respect save and except the tender passion only!"
