If I get by degrees to be a higher-flyer at Fashion, then Mrs Boffin will by degrees come for'arder.

If Mrs Boffin should ever be less of a dab at Fashion than she is at the present time, then Mrs Boffin's carpet would go back'arder.

If we should both continny as we are, why then HERE we are, and give us a kiss, old lady.' Mrs Boffin who, perpetually smiling, had approached and drawn her plump arm through her lord's, most willingly complied.

Fashion, in the form of her black velvet hat and feathers, tried to prevent it; but got deservedly crushed in the endeavour.
'So now, Wegg,' said Mr Boffin, wiping his mouth with an air of much refreshment, 'you begin to know us as we are.

This is a charming spot, is the Bower, but you must get to apprechiate it by degrees.