"In truth—it is possible."
After a brief pause, Georgette rose, saying:
"Adieu, monsieur!"
"What! are you going, mademoiselle?"
"To be sure; I believe that we have nothing more to say to each other."
"I beg your pardon, but we have; only, your ultimatum requires reflection. Will you allow me to consider it a little?"
"Oh! as much as you please! You have compelled me to put my thoughts into words. It is a foolish idea; let us think no more about it."
"Why so? Unless you said it as a joke."
"No, I spoke most seriously; but I am fully persuaded that you will not make a sacrifice for me—of which I am not worthy."
"But I don't say that. Only, one hasn't such a large sum always at his disposal."