The lady's gesture was a kind one, but given the circumstances Felix was not sure it was one he could politely take up. "Oh no, Miss Fawley." Felix started, "I couldn't impose in such a manner." Even if the London rain did make it rather a tempting offer. "You're parents certainly wouldn't appreciate such ill manners from myself." He added, trying to convince himself just as much as Miss Fawley and her disapproving chaperone.