'My poor Dick, what can I say!' 'Don't say anything.

Give me a kiss.

Only one kiss, Maisie.

I'll swear I won't take any more.

You might as well, and then I can be sure you're grateful.' Maisie put her cheek forward, and Dick took his reward in the darkness.
It was only one kiss, but, since there was no time-limit specified, it was a long one.