I have not played since my father died. It is easy to lose track of the game with conversation these days.
[She does not mention it again.]
No, but this man needed no money, and he was not embarrassed. He simply did not care, monsieur. He had asked her to stay because she was there, no more, because he did not care one way or another. Do you find me harsh? This jilted woman past her prime and of no reputation, as I suspect this is how you see me.