He believes he's been adapting well to human customs of love, but he's certainly no expert. And he's entirely perplexed by her behaviour. Why shouldn't she want to open her eyes? It seemed such a logical thing to him--to carry out that simple action.

"I've a deep affinity for your eyes, Sarah, they've a lovely human warmth to them I'm terribly fond of. But I shan't compel you to something you prefer not to do."

Seeing no other option at present, he decided to move, intending to get out of bed.