You have been quite straightforward with me, and I must be straightforward with you.
That is what you wish, isn't it ?" Dick inclined his head.

His heart was thumping furiously with exultation--in spite of her words.
"Then what I say is this: You must wait a long time.

If you had insisted on an answer now, I should have said 'No.' I hate to keep you waiting, particularly when I do really think it will be 'No' in the long run; but as I'm not quite sure, and as you've been perfectly honest and courteous, if you really wish it I won't say 'No' at once.

Will that do ?" "Whatever you say," said Dick.
"You mustn't forget I was engaged to Frank till quite lately.

Don't you see how that obscures one's judgment?
I simply can't judge now, and I know I can't....