Thankee . '' `` It was a previous engagement , quite an old engagement , that prevented my wife from keeping her appointment with you , I assure you , '' said Edward . `` Mr. Tackleton will do me the justice to acknowledge that I revealed it to him faithfully ; and that I told him , many times , I never could forget it , '' said May , blushing . `` Oh , certainly ! '' said Tackleton . `` Oh , to be sure ! Oh , it 's all right , it 's quite correct ! Mrs. Edward Plummer , I infer ? '' `` That 's the name , '' returned the bridegroom . `` Ah ! I should n't have known you , sir , '' said Tackleton , scrutinising his face narrowly , and making a low bow . `` I give you joy , sir ! '' `` Thankee . '' `` Mrs. Peerybingle , '' said Tackleton , turning suddenly to where she stood with her husband ; `` I 'm sorry . You have n't done me a very great kindness , but , upon my life , I am sorry . You are better than I thought you . John Peerybingle , I am sorry . You understand me ; that 's enough . It 's quite correct , ladies and gentlemen all , and perfectly satisfactory . Good morning ! ''
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