"Be content with this moment." They had paused by the side of an arbour.

She suddenly felt the pressure of his fingers upon her hand.
"I shall be content," he said, in a low tone, the passion of which seemed to throw her senses into complete turmoil, "only when I have what my heart desires.

But I will wait." They walked almost into the midst of a little crowd of acquaintances.
Maggie was herself again immediately.

She chattered away with Chalmers, and led him off to see a wonderful yellow rose.

He watched her curiously.