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[ He gives the boy a kindly smile. ] Oh, I'm sure he means well, and that he had done it for me.
[ ... to gain his favor, to keep him close, and maybe -- just maybe -- even to attempt to own him. ] I enjoyed myself enough. The caviar and champagne didn't hurt.
[ Glances down at Alois' restraint. ] Have you thought of a place to stay in yet?