Carroll thought for a moment before answering. And when he did, it was on another subject.
"I need more information," he said.
"But why might I hinder?"
Carroll smiled widely. "If you don't know," he said, "I'll not be the one to suggest it. But I need information."
"Don't ask me to get it for you."
"I won't. I have little need. I can get it myself!" he said with a deliberate show of independence.
Rhinegallis looked at him steadily. She nodded. "I'm going too," she said.
"No—and why if you deny me help?"
"Because you aided me."
He shook his head. "That was because you were in trouble for having aided me."