You say that you only love Captain Darrell as a brother--" "Mr.Kneebone!" "That you would not accept him were he to offer--" "Be silent, Sir." "He then," continued the woollen-draper, "is no longer considered--" "How, Sir ?" cried Thames, advancing, "what is the meaning of your reference to my name?
Have you dared to insult this lady?
If so--" "Insult her!" replied Kneebone, rising, and endeavouring to hide his embarrassment under a look of defiance.

"Far from, it, Sir.

I have made her an honourable proposal of marriage, in compliance with the request of her lamented parent, whose memory--" "Dare to utter that falsehood in my hearing again, scoundrel," interrupted Thames fiercely, "and I will put it out of your power to repeat the offence.

Leave the room! leave the house, Sir! and enter it again at your peril." "I shall do neither, Sir," replied Kneebone, "unless I am requested by this lady to withdraw,--in which case I shall comply with her request.
And you have to thank her presence, hot-headed boy, that I do not chastise your insolence as it deserves." "Go, Mr.Kneebone,--pray go!" implored Winifred.

"Thames, I entreat--" "Your wishes are my laws, beloved, girl," replied Kneebone, bowing profoundly.