and you’re even more afraid of what your dear mum would say.” “Oh, she’d have plenty to say, you can bet on that,” I muttered. “I’ve faced death more times than I can count, Kitten, and this instance with Hennessey is no different—do you really think the wrath of your mum is going to scare me away?” “It would if you were smart.” Also muttered. “Then consider me the stupidest man in the world.”