"Want more time to think about it, do you ?" I shook my head.

"No," I answered.

"I have had time enough.

I am obliged for the offer and I appreciate your kindness, but I cannot accept." I expected him to express impatience or, perhaps, anger; at least to ask my reasons for declining.

But his only utterance was a "Humph!" For a moment he regarded me keenly.