She didn't refuse me." "Well, no, if you didn't ask," said Stafford, with a slight smile.
"And she didn't stop me in--in that way.

Look here, old fellow; it's no use beating about the bush.

I believe she means to have me." Stafford said nothing.
"But I don't say that to put you off going, because I'm not sure.

But I believe she does.

And you ought to know what I think.