How MUCH," Strether asked, "do you want to see Mother ?" "How much ?"--Chad seemed to find it in fact difficult to say.
"How much." "Why as much as you've made me.

I'd give anything to see her.

And you've left me," Chad went on, "in little enough doubt as to how much SHE wants it." Strether thought a minute.

"Well then if those things are really your motive catch the French steamer and sail to-morrow.

Of course, when it comes to that, you're absolutely free to do as you choose.