He was grateful to her for not having been stubborn.
He put his arm around her waist and kissed her on the neck and eyelids as a reward.

He said: "We may meet three or four times before I go, and more, if you wish.

I will wait for you as often as you wish to come.

Will you meet me here to-morrow ?" She gave herself the satisfaction of saying that she could not come the next day nor any other day.
Softly she mentioned the things that prevented her.
The obstacles seemed light; calls, a gown to be tried on, a charity fair, exhibitions.

As she dilated upon the difficulties they seemed to increase.