"Yes, yes."
"Very well. Now we must talk seriously and review the situation."
Gonzalo became grave.
"After what you said to me three days ago I did think that before now you would have said something to mama, or papa, or that you would have written. But no; you not only let the time slip by, so that things get worse every day, but I see that you are more affectionate and attentive to Cecilia than ever."
Gonzalo made a negative gesture.
"Yes; I saw you a moment ago through the keyhole of the room. Nothing escapes me. Now this is very bad if you don't love her; and if you do love her, it is treating me badly."
"Are you not yet sure that you alone possess my heart?" said the young man, raising his eyes toward her.
"No."
"Then yes, yes; a thousand times yes. But I can not treat Cecilia in a cold, indifferent manner. That would be very ugly. I prefer to tell her plainly and end the matter once for all."
"Then tell her."