Langhetti was silent.
“I shall expect it to-morrow,” repeated Beatrice.
Langhetti still continued silent.
“Oh, very well; silence gives consent!” said she, in a lively tone.
“I have not consented.”
“Yes you have, by your silence.”
“I was deliberating.”
“I asked you twice, and you did not refuse; surely that means consent.”
“I do not say so,” said Langhetti, earnestly.
“But you will do so.”