I suppose, under the circumstances, he considered it best not to ask for a permission which might have been refused, and from his standpoint doubtless he was right.
Take without asking seems to be man's best method with woman.

When I saw we were approaching Hamilton House, I turned about for home, hoping, yet fearing, that he would not go back with me.

But he did." "Yes, you were sure to be disappointed in that respect," I answered.

And she continued hastily:-- "Yes, he walked all the way with me.

Before reaching Sundridge stile, I asked him to leave me.