It was very hard not to laugh in delight, and Horror didn't much try. She liked this one. Quite a lot. The smile on his face only improved matters. Cute and charming.
"It's my pleasure, believe me. And thank you. I do so like being called a lady....a shame the other you know does not. Why doesn't she? A lady.....that can have any number of connotations." It was all in what you wanted it to mean - it was all in how you meant it.
"Of course, you don't have to tell me about her if you don't like to. It's just my curiosity....please do tell me if I'm ever intrusive."