After being with you it will be very stupid to be alone there.

But it would be so delightful if you would come." Falbe looked at him a moment without speaking, but Michael saw the light in his eyes.
"And what if I have my pride too ?" he said.

"Then I shall apologise for having made the proposal," said Michael simply.
For just a second more Falbe hesitated.

Then he held out his hand.
"I thank you most awfully," he said.

"I accept with the greatest pleasure." Michael drew a long breath of relief.
"I am glad," he said.