But he would not distinctly express his views on the promise.

"Very well," he said.
"But I hope I sha'n't lose you yet.

Come in to breakfast.

What did you think of the inside of Hintock House the other day ?" "I liked it much." "Different from friend Winterborne's ?" She said nothing; but he who knew her was aware that she meant by her silence to reproach him with drawing cruel comparisons.
"Mrs.Charmond has asked you to come again--when, did you say ?" "She thought Tuesday, but would send the day before to let me know if it suited her." And with this subject upon their lips they entered to breakfast.
Tuesday came, but no message from Mrs.Charmond.

Nor was there any on Wednesday.