This was an acceptance.
This from Vincent meant that the matter, as far as he was concerned, was settled.
"You two plotters!" exclaimed Adelaide.

"For my part, I'm on Marty Burke's side.

I hate to see wild creatures in cages." "Dangerous to side with wild beasts," observed Vincent.
"Why ?" "They get the worst of it in the long run." Adelaide dropped her eyes.

It was exactly the right answer.

For a moment she felt his complete supremacy.