Only by one station, though. But how was he supposed to pay attention to the stops when Mary's hands were getting that close? No one could blame him, at least he sure hoped Mary wouldn't. "Just a couple of blocks this way," he said, taking her hand as he led her toward his new place. Maybe that alley wouldn't have been a bad option... but no he'd committed now, he could make it a couple of short blocks.
He did have to stop and press her up against a lamppost half way home, though. There was just no helping it. Girl needed to be kissed.