Minty had read versions of Greek mythology that were, for the most part, appropriate for a sheltered Victorian girl, so she had a skewed idea as to what Zeus did when he transformed into an animal.

"So you would go through the proper route of doing things concerning the woman you love?" she asked. "I see, Mr. Selwyn, that you are not very romantic. You wouldn't chose the love of the prettiest woman on earth, or turn into golden rain to be with the woman you love!" She gave him a shy smile.