"Really?" The shape she was in? Only Flint could make so uncomplimentary and basic a remark. Only Flint could let his eyes flicker over her while he did too. As if there was nothing wrong with what he said and she should be flattered. "I'm sorry? And you want what? To be a gentleman?"

"Louise-Ann just wants to get to England."

"Oh? So she's working her passage?"

If Louise-Ann wanted to go to England, wouldn't it be better to smile nicely and find out when and ...