“She doesn’t wish to go to prison.”
“Does she wish to be free?”
“Do you think it would be safe for her to be free in the streets alone?”
“Is she willing to pay for an escort?”
“It depends on the terms.”
“There are several. The first is that you smile.”
“I can do that although my face is still very sticky;” and she smiled and grimaced.
“The next is to say one word and promise to answer a simple question.”
“What question?”
“You must promise first. But the answer must be the truth.”