“Mr. Sixsmith often sent them things ... little things,” she said. “His linen was his pride. You might annex him, perhaps. He’s played Mercutio before.”
“Is he handsome?”
“Paul? He’s more interesting than handsome. Unusual, if you know....”
“What did you do to separate?”
“I believe I bit him.”
“You did!”
“He ran at me with the fire-dogs first.”
“I suppose you annoyed him?”
“The cur!”
“Something tells me you’re fond of him still.”