Throughout their entire conversation Robert had already been making plans to see her again and to her the rejection sting him greatly. It did not make sense. She seemed to have regard for him and why would she refuse him? She was only Miss Black, not even Lady Black. It did not do his pride any good at all. The feeling of rejection was not commonly felt by him, but that was why it stung harshly.
"Of course, Miss Black, thank you for the enjoyable day," he replied more in a formal and cold tone now. "I am pleased to know you are now safe."