"I never do these thankless things unless I can get what I want."

What did Chris want? How did Lavinia know?

"Then I'll think about it again."

Unexpectedly, Chris thought Lavinia would beg him. So he thought about what he wanted Lavinia to do. But Lavinia didn't do that, which surprised him.

There were thousands of ways. Chris should not be the only one who could help. So it's not a big deal to ask a few more people.

"Think about that? If I don't speak, who else ...