without warning, unable to stop himself, he begins to cackle-- for how rich, how marvelous this is! a copper-haired beauty who even shares her name! how very, very wonderful.
after a few no doubt uncomfortable moments the laughter at last dies down. ] Ah, do excuse me! [ he clears his throat, smooths back a lock of mussed hair. ] It is a pleasure to meet you, my dear Jessica.