"The same," the third mayor said, though with obvious reluctance.

With obvious reluctance, the two men backed out of the chamber.

Then, slowly, with obvious reluctance, he went down on both knees.

With obvious reluctance, the men began to work on the second rope.

"But," he said with obvious reluctance, "I guess we need to find out who the hell comes calling at seven in the morning."

When the set concluded, he gave her up with obvious reluctance.

"I'll take care of her," he said with obvious reluctance.

They did so with obvious reluctance, but not enough to make her wait long.

He paused and, with obvious reluctance, sat in what had always been his father's favorite chair.

Then, with obvious reluctance, he took the two steps back to the bed.