Whether it was that the pretty housemaid's face looked prettier still, when it was raised towards Sam's,or whether it was the accidental consequence of their being so near to each other, is matter of uncertainty to this day; but Sam kissed her.
'You don't mean to say you did that on purpose,' said the pretty housemaid, blushing.
'No, I didn't then,' said Sam; 'but I will now.'
So he kissed her again.
'Sam!' said Mr. Pickwick, calling over the banisters.