He probably doesn't return Violet's affection to the same degree.

After some time living together she becomes lonely and returns his affection.

He had also been in love with her and hinted that she returned his affection.

"You can't possibly want someone who doesn't return your affections."

Had she returned my affections, I would have both loved and admired her.

She returned their affections and in a few moments all three of them were crying.

The song tells the story of a man in love with a woman who initially does not return his affections.

He becomes romantically interested in Blue but she doesn't return his affection.

He also liked the ladies, and many apparently returned his affections.

However, despite finding him humorous, she didn't return his affections.