he said, 'Madam—may I presume?'—and stopped, offering to take my hand. I...could scarce forbear laughing… — Frances Burney
he said, 'Madam—may I presume?'—and stopped, offering to take my hand. I...could scarce forbear laughing. 'Allow me, Madam,' continuing he, affectedly breaking off every half moment, 'the honour and happiness...the happiness and honor...'
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