“...women who don’t understand personal boundaries always offend me,” Elias said finally. “Dim-witted people offend me even further.” “Oh dear,” Dora said mildly. “That must be very difficult indeed.” Already, the fair-haired man had begun to turn away from her – but he glanced back at that. “Pardon?” he asked. “What must be difficult, exactly?” Dora smiled at him politely. “Being offended at yourself so very often,” she said. “That seems a sad way to live, my lord.” Albert guffawed. “Oh,” he said. “She’s got you there, hasn’t she?”
