I am proud to make your acquaintance.

I hope you didn't take cold.

I hope you were not inconvenienced by swallowing too much water.

How have you been since ?' It was by no means apparent that Mr.Grewgious knew what he said, though it was very apparent that he meant to say something highly friendly and appreciative.
If Heaven, Rosa thought, had but sent such courage and skill to her poor mother's aid! And he to have been so slight and young then! 'I don't wish to be complimented upon it, I thank you; but I think I have an idea,' Mr.Grewgious announced, after taking a jog-trot or two across the room, so unexpected and unaccountable that they all stared at him, doubtful whether he was choking or had the cramp--'I _think_ I have an idea.

I believe I have had the pleasure of seeing Mr.Tartar's name as tenant of the top set in the house next the top set in the corner ?' 'Yes, sir,' returned Mr.Tartar.