"But, monsieur, such words and glances are almost signs of a mutual understanding, and are only exchanged by persons who know each other very well, who are sure of each other."
I kissed her hand. That time she made no objection and did not withdraw it; but she faltered:
"You are so impulsive! I begin to think that a tête-à-tête with you is very dangerous."
"And you will not receive me again?"
"I didn't say that."
"And you will permit me to love you?"
"If I should forbid you to, would you obey me?"
"Oh, no!"
"Then you see that I may as well permit it."
"And I may hope?"