Gideon let out a hearty, if surprised, chuckle.

"My apologies, Miss Urquart, if I implied anything of the sort!" he hastened to reassure her once he had composed himself. "It is not in my nature to cause offence, even if by accident. Gideon Browne," the healer added rather belatedly, rectifying the imbalance in their acquaintance, less Miss Urquart grow uncomfortable.