“Not at all. So, now don’t turn away. I hope I have not offended you.”
“Oh, dear me, no; but still, at the same time, I think it would be very indiscreet on my part to receive a present from you.”
“By no means. I shall be very much hurt if you refuse. Nay, more, I won’t take a refusal.”
“For a gentleman who is so wanting in confidence your tone is somewhat dictatorial,” said she, with a merry laugh.
“It is for you to dictate, and for me to obey,” returned he.
“Very good—very good, indeed. I quite agree with you.”
“If you agree with me, I shall consider the question settled.”
“What question?”
“The wing.”
“Oh, is that all?”