Noble gently toweled his arms dryer, and then held his arms out to Miss Whitby in offering. "Much better," he said, with a grateful smile. He was embarrassed about the entire situation, but at least Miss Whitby was very competent, and hopefully the burns wouldn't scar.
Belatedly, he added, "And I don't mind that your hands are cold — I'm always warm."
Belatedly, he added, "And I don't mind that your hands are cold — I'm always warm."
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