That's out of the question.

But we can live together as if we--" "Good Lord!" roared Deppy, coming to his feet in a towering rage.

Browne smiled apologetically and lifted his hand.
"-- as if we were serving out the prescribed period of courtship set down in the will.

Believe me, I am very happily married, as I hope you are.
The courtship, you will perceive, is neither here nor there.

Please bear with me, Lord Deppingham.