"There＇s no want of inducements," Isabel answered;"but I＇m afraid I can＇t make engagements. I＇m quite in my aunt＇s hands."
"Ah, pardon me if I say I don＇t exactly believe that. I＇m pretty sure you can do whatever you want."
"I＇m sorry if I make that impression on you; I don＇t think it＇s a nice impression to make."
"It has the merit of permitting me to hope." And Lord Warburton paused a moment.