“I beg a thousand pardons,” said Mr. Pott. “Permit me, Mrs. Pott, Mr. ⁠—”

“Winkle,” said Mr. Pickwick.

“Winkle,” echoed Mr. Pott; and the ceremony of introduction was complete.

“We owe you many apologies, ma’am,” said Mr. Pickwick, “for disturbing your domestic arrangements at so short a notice.”