The young officer had suggested that they take a walk on the deck instead, exactly as had this stranger tonight—this man with an odd surname which she’d never heard before—Durrance,
Omg this man is literally her do-over, o universe, you genius
There’s no age limit for women making fools of themselves, and an old fool is more ridiculous than a young one, to my way of thinking. I’ve seen many a woman old enough to have grandchildren suddenly begin dressing like a young chicken. They deceive nobody but themselves.”