Chapter 13

⁠​​​‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​⁠Lady Sara had written to the Duke of Marshire, and so fulfilled, in part, her promise to her father. But, while she said much that was graceful, coquettish, and characteristic, the Duke felt unable to regard it as an acceptance of his offer. She was very kind with that kindness which has no sort of encouragement in it. Among other things, she begged for another week on the plea that "seven days fu