“And you really believe what you say?”
“Truly, I do.”
Again she looked so lovely, in her truth and humility, that he was almost tempted to relent. And again the impulse only made him more unjust.
“In a word, madam, what do you wish me to do, for I begin to weary of this discussion. Nor is it well to subject myself to the influence of your fascinations, for I candidly admit to you that I am sensible of them, as others have been.”
“I only wished to propose to you to take a day, and drive around the neighborhood with me, to return the calls that have been made upon us.”
“Very well, madam, I am at your commands whenever you please to call upon me for that service. When do you propose to go?”
“At your earliest convenience.”
“Will to-morrow do?”
“If you please.”
“To-morrow then let it be. And now, Mrs. Clifton, have you any further commands for me?”