I will go through with all the necessary ceremonies, the presentations to your family, and such affairs; but I have nothing to say to you: why should we talk when once these things are settled?
You must accept me as I am, or leave me alone--that is all"-- and then her temper made her add, in spite of her uncle's warning, "for I do not care!" He turned now; he was a little angry and nearly flared up, but the sight of her standing there, magnificently attractive, stopped him.

This was merely one of the phases of the game; he should not allow himself to be worsted by such speeches.
"I expect you don't, but I do," he said.

"I am quite willing to take you as you are, or will be." "Then that is all that need be said," she answered coldly.

"Arrange with my uncle when you wish me to see your family on my return; I will carry out what he settles.

And now I need not detain you, and will say good-bye." And bowing to him she walked towards the door.
"I am sorry you feel you want to go so soon," he said, as he sprang forward to open it for her, "but good-bye." And he let her pass without shaking hands.
When he was alone in the room he realized that he had not given her the engagement ring, which still reposed in his pocket! He looked round for a writing table, and finding one, sat down and wrote her a few words.
"I meant to give you this ring.