"It is probable that my grandfather would be better pleased to have this matter referred to him.

I ought to consider him, and you must let me do so." "I submit," he bowed, seeing that there was no help for it, and deciding to make a grace of necessity.

"It pains me, but I submit.

Let me hope that you will not let this pass from your mind.

Some day, when it is proper, I shall speak again." He was not wholly dissatisfied, for he trusted that henceforward her head would be full of him, and he had not much hoped to gain more in a first effort.
"I shall always be proud and gratified at the compliment you have paid me," was her reply to his last request.
"You deserve many such compliments," he said, gravely courteous and quite sincere.
Then they cantered back in silence to meet the advancing train.
Yes, Coronado was partly satisfied.