If it is true I cannot be your donkey-man any longer.' 'No, it is not true, but that is no concern of yours.' 'Are you going on another trip Friday--to Monte Maggiore ?' 'Yes.' 'May I come with you ?' His tone implied more than his words.

She hesitated a moment, then shrugged indifferently.
'Just as you please, Tony.

If you don't wish to work for us any more I dare say we can find another man.' 'It is as you please, signorina.

If you wish it, I come, if you do not wish it, I go.' She made no answer.

They joined the others and the party proceeded to the villa gates.
Lieutenant di Ferara helped Constance dismount, while Captain Coroloni, with none too good a grace, held the donkey.