Then there was a clattering of glasses and a murmuring of healths, and Mr Cheesacre slowly got upon his legs.
"I'm very much obliged to this company," said he, "and to my friend Bellfield, who really is,--but perhaps that doesn't signify now.

I've had the greatest pleasure in getting up this little thing, and I'd made up my mind to propose Mrs Greenow's health; but, h'm, ha, no doubt it has been in better hands.

Perhaps, considering all things, Bellfield might have waited." "With such a subject on my hands, I couldn't wait a moment." "I didn't interrupt you, Captain Bellfield, and perhaps you'll let me go on without interrupting me.

We've all drunk Mrs Greenow's health, and I'm sure she's very much obliged.

So am I for the honour you've done me.