"Oh." Begonia replied, repeating what her conversation partner had just said. It seemed he had finally picked up what she was saying - and he did not seem particularly flattered by her signals. Her face fell, and she looked at him, terribly embarrassed. She did not say anything for far too long

Once again, Begonia had to plaster a smile on her face. "I apologise, my mind just went utterly blank then! I have no idea what happened there." She forced a laugh as she looked around the room, desperate not to make eye contact with Mr Greengrass.

"But yes," she continued, looking out towards the dancing, "Obviously while I would never be such forward with anyone. Obviously. It might be prudent to keep an eye out."

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