[The American Baron by James De Mille]@TWC D-Link bookThe American Baron CHAPTER XIV 27/28
Well, I'm pleased to see you, ma'am.
Do you know, ma'am, I have reason to remember your name? It's associated with the brightest hours of my life.
It was in your parlor, ma'am, that I first obtained Min's promise of her hand. Your hand, madam." And, stooping down, he grasped Mrs.Willoughby's hand, which was not extended, and wrung it so hard that she actually gave a little shriek. "For my part, ma'am," he continued, "I'm not ashamed of my name--not a mite.
It's a good, honest name; but being as the Holy Father's gone and made me a noble, I prefer being addressed by my title.
All Americans are above titles.
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