She had not changed in the least from that time until now, whereas he--why, all his world was new for him that morning! Why, he loved her so, she had become so dear to him, that the very thought of her made his heart swell and leap.
But he must keep all this to himself.

If he spoke to her, told her of how he loved her, it would spoil and end their companionship upon the instant.

They had both agreed upon that; they had tried the other, and it had worked out.

As lovers they had wearied of each other; as chums they had been perfectly congenial, thoroughly and completely happy.
Condy set his teeth.

It was a hard situation.