'Tease!' Morag protested with a giggle. 'And I'm reserving judgment on whether your dirty tricks are all that dirty. You're far too nice, I fear,' she teased him, her eyes twinkling.
His growl of disgust was very encouraging. She smiled happily. 'Oh, Kevin, you do know how to sweet talk a girl!' she said.
Her expression grew more serious. 'You do know that we'll help in any way we can if you do. The house is open to you if she threatens you in any way. And no matter how insignificant you think her threats are, let us know so we can plan. You know how she operates.... The sooner we know, the better we can plan.'