He's got his work--his career.

But what's the woman going to do ?" Instinct told him how to answer her.
"I love you," he whispered.
She looked at him.

Somewhere over them a robin began to sing as though its breast would burst.

The scent of the honeysuckle grew intoxicating.
"Your heart is beating faster," he whispered again.

"'Tck-tck-tck' it's saying.