He hadn'tasked her, simply and politely, he'ddemanded that she promise, then and there, refusing to answer any questions, either before she reluctantly promised, or after.

After the commission's report, Chief Gates reluctantly promised to step down next April.

When Susan reveals her wish for a house, Kris reluctantly promises to do his best.

Siris reluctantly promises to do so.

Isabel pays a final visit to Pansy, who desperately begs her to return some day, something Isabel reluctantly promises.

Carl reluctantly promises to stop being a "No Man" and vows to answer "Yes!"

So, regulators reluctantly promised early this summer not to sell any more government-owned shares on the exchanges for fear of driving stock prices down even further.

But Lin reluctantly promised not to make a big story out of it.

Betty considers it childish, so to appease her, Herbert reluctantly promises to give it up.

"Yes, if it's necessary," Nancy promised reluctantly.