When the silence became embarrassing, Jean-Jacques had recourse to a terrible argument.
"Come," he said, with visible warmth, "wouldn't it be better than returning to the fields ?" "As you will, Monsieur Jean," she answered.
Nevertheless, in spite of her "as you will," Jean-Jacques got no further.

Men of his nature want certainty.

The effort that they make in avowing their love is so great, and costs them so much, that they feel unable to go on with it.

This accounts for their attachment to the first woman who accepts them.

We can only guess at circumstances by results.
Ten months after the death of his father, Jean-Jacques changed completely; his leaden face cleared, and his whole countenance breathed happiness.