laurence looked up from his notes , and blincoln began to stumble over an apology-very sorry if he should ever have failed in proper respect ; hoped he had done his duty as best he could , always ; begged leave to recommend himself to captain laurence 's attention- `` mr. blincoln , '' laurence said , interrupting him , `` i have no complaint to make of your manner towards me under the previous circumstances ; if any apology on that score is merited , you may consider it accepted if you wish .