During that meal he appeared just as composed as usual. I had thought he would hardly speak to me, and I was certain he had given up the pursuit of his matrimonial scheme: the sequel showed I was mistaken on both points.
Egli si mostrò calmo al solito e credeva che a mala pena mi avrebbe parlato avendo rinunciato ai suoi disegni di matrimonio. Vidi che mi ero ingannata.