'Really, would it pain you?'
'Yes, deeply.'
'But I adore you.'
'No, do not say that—you are going to be so busy. Besides, I assure you that I shall feel true friendship for you if you prove the active man I think, and do all the great things you say. Come, friendship is far better!'
He listened to her, still smiling and irresolute. 'Then, friends only?' said he.
'Yes, I will be your comrade, I will help you. Friends, great friends!' With these words she offered him her cheeks, and he, conquered, and realizing that she was right, imprinted two loud kisses upon them.