“I meant to say I only meant to say,” said the prince, faltering, “I merely meant to explain to Aglaya Ivanovna to have the honour to explain, as it were that I had no intention never had to ask the honour of her hand. I assure you I am not guilty, Aglaya Ivanovna, I am not, indeed. I never did wish to I never thought of it at all and never shall you’ll see it yourself you may be quite assured of it.