With all the security which love of another and disesteem of him could give to the peace of mind he was attacking, his continued attentions-continued, but not obtrusive, and adapting themselves more and more to the gentleness and delicacy of her character-obliged her very soon to dislike him less than formerly. 
His continued attentions, adapted to the gentleness of her character, obliged her soon to dislike him less than formerly. 