She went on as if he had said nothing.

"Intimate as you were with us, you must have some reason for deserting us so suddenly." "I have," said Edouard, gravely.
"What is it ?" "Excuse me," said Edouard, sullenly.
"No, monsieur, I cannot.

This neglect, succeeding to a somewhat ardent pursuit of my daughter, is almost an affront.

You shall, of course, withdraw yourself altogether, if you choose.

But not without an explanation.