Barkis is willin'

Etymology
A reference to Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, in which the phrase is used by Mr Barkis to hint that he wishes to marry Clara Peggotty.

Phrase

 * 1) Somebody has a sweetheart they wish to marry.
 * 2)  Someone is amenable to a suggestion.
 * 1)  Someone is amenable to a suggestion.
 * 1)  Someone is amenable to a suggestion.