I was on the point of suggesting it.

It will be by far the most satisfactory proceeding.
You will not be disappointed, my dear madam, I can assure you." "I should like to do so, if I may, without delay," she said.
"There is no opportunity like the present," Mr.Dowling replied.

"If you will permit me," he added, rising, "it will give me the greatest pleasure to escort you personally.

My engagements for the rest of the day happen to be unimportant.

Tavernake, let me have the keys of the rooms that are locked up.