Really, Mr.Pickwick, I do not see why a man should feel any fear in such a case as this, sir.

What is it, Sir?
There's nothing to be ashamed of; it's a matter of mutual accommodation, nothing more.

Husband on one side, wife on the other.

That's my view of the matter, Mr.
Pickwick.' 'It is a very philosophical one,' replied Mr.Pickwick.

'But breakfast is waiting, Mr.Magnus.