The circumstance was none other than his having a convenient opportunity of sending it; for to him, as to many other unpractical minds, the small difficulties in the way of any action had as great a Deterring power as more important considerations.
"A Dozen Ways Of Love"
Lily Dougall
But then came the necessity of excusing her long absence, of inventing some lie for the man she worshiped, of Deterring him from coming to see her.
"Not Pretty, But Precious"
John Hay, et al.
It seemed to her and to her husband that their affection for one another was more tender than ever to-night, but nevertheless-though neither said so-both felt that there was something Deterring them from the kiss of love.
"The Saint"
Antonio Fogazzaro Commentator: William Roscoe Thayer