Except, he thought fondly, for those who knew the woman behind them.

Even for a human, she was incorrigible, he thought fondly.

More than ever, she thought fondly, after all these years.

I even began to think quite fondly of poor old Melanie.

Being good didn't mean you had to be nice, he thought fondly.

Despite this, most staff and residents think of him fondly.

Like a kid with a new toy, Kirk thought fondly.

I'd like her to know I think of her fondly.

Once in a while, maybe, she'd think fondly of him.

What is more, from a personal point of view, he knows we think fondly of him.