You were inspired.

I did not think you could ever let yourself go." He held her hand firmly.

"I promise not to do it again," he said whimsically.
"Why not ?" "Have I not your congratulations ?" His hand drew her slightly towards him; she rose to her feet.
"That is no reason," she answered, confused, yet feeling that there was a double meaning in his words.
"I could not allow you to be so vain," he said.

"We must be companionable.

Henceforth I shall congratulate myself--Kathleen." There was no mistaking now.