There was truth in her idea, and it showed a good deal of common sense and appreciation of character.

But it was not the whole truth.

Marzio not only felt humiliated at having suffered himself to be overcome by his daughter's entreaties; he regretted it, and wished he could undo what he had done.

It was too late, however.

To change his mind a second time would be to show such weakness as his family had never witnessed in his actions.
He ate his food in silence, and the rest of the party ventured but few remarks.