Everard he thought at her viciously, infuriated by her ready ignorance, but he kept his face calm and kind. "You had no way of knowing," he said, giving her hand a little squeeze, "that it was a... difficult topic for me. I hope you'll forgive me my lapse. Perhaps you will call again so we may discuss your ideas for our businesses?"
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