"At my house,—oh, no! in society,—your oath forbids."
"You are pitiless."
"Soothe your mother, not by promises, but by delay. In a week I will write to you."
"To tell me——"
"You will see,—perhaps you will be more happy than you expect!"
"Indeed! Oh, tell me—tell me."
"Do not build any vain hopes on my words. Remember this: I will never permit you to fail in your oath,—but as I love you passionately——"
"Well?"
"The rest is my secret."
"Oh, how cruel you are!"