I was sure of it." There was a long silence.

With one accord, father and son avoided letting their eyes meet, lest they might encounter glances too eloquent to bear at so painful a moment.
"You were right, sir," continued the count, "our honour is involved.

It is important that we should decide on our future conduct without delay.
Will you follow me to my room ?" He rang the bell, and a footman appeared almost immediately.
"Neither the viscount nor I am at home to any one," said M.de Commarin, "no matter whom.".