“I shall propose.”
“And be refused?”
“Be accepted.”
“Most people would not call that losing,” said Macloud.
“I have nothing to do with most people—only, with myself.”
“It seems so!—even Elaine isn’t to be considered.”
“Haven’t we gone over all that?”
“I don’t know—but, if we have, go over it again.”
“You assume she came down here solely on my account—because I’m here?”
“I assume nothing,” Macloud answered, with a quiet chuckle. “I said you have a chance, and urged you not to let it slip. I should not have offered any suggestion—I admit that——”