“That you ordered me to watch over her, however, is telling in itself as I’ve never known you to be so diligent about a lady’s welfare—and a nice young lady’s welfare to boot. You’re usually the love-them-and-leave-them sort. The sort who chases game girls who’ve been around the park many times before because they enjoy the ride.” He waggled his eyebrows. “But this one has got under your skin, hasn’t she? You are interested in her—in the romantic sense.”
