“Good God,” he said. “You’re naked.” Well, this wasn’t off to the most promising start. “Why would you be naked?” Had she heard him correctly? Had he truly just asked why she would be naked? How could this even be a question? “I didn’t disrobe last night only because I thought you might want to undress me.” He was silent. “Shall I undress you?” she asked. “No.” And then, with a tone of resignation, “Let’s just get on with it.”
