"That is the obvious, fair tormentor! Another reason had I."
"The first should be enough, sir," answered Cleone, with downcast eyes.
"And is, Most Beautiful. But the other reason concerns you also."
"La! You intrigue me, sir! Pray, what is it?"
"To beg, on my knees, that you will dance with me on Wednesday!"
"Oh, I don't know!" Cleone shook her head. "I doubt all the dances are gone."
"Ah, no, dearest lady! Not all!"
"Indeed, I think so! I cannot promise anything."
"But you give me hope?"
"I will not take it from you," said Cleone. "Perhaps Jennifer will give you a dance."