"I hear you," answered the young girl, although she remained invisible.
"Will you listen to me for a few minutes?" pursued the marquis.
"It is impossible for me to do otherwise," murmured she.
"You have received my letter this morning? Have you read it?"
"I have read it."
"I thank you, Señorita."
"I do not accept thanks which I do not merit."
"For what reason?"
"Because this letter has not in the least influenced my immovable determination."
The marquis made a gesture of scorn.