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And I 'll take it as an honour if you will permit me to give away the bride . '' `` Thank you , my lord , '' cried Saunders , his face beaming . His lordship shook hands with him , whereupon his cup of happiness overflowed , notwithstanding the fact that his honeymoon was likely to be of scarcely any duration whatsoever . `` I 've already engaged Mr. Bowles , sir , for half past eight , and also the banquet hall , sir , '' he said , with his frank assurance . `` And I 'll be happy , Saunders , to see to the wedding supper and the rice , '' said his lordship . `` Have you decided where you will go on your wedding journey ? '' `` Yes , sir , '' said Saunders seriously , `` God helping us , we 'll go to England . ''