[His expression softens at the edges for just a moment.] It was the best way to get all the facts in order. I suppose old habits are hard to break.
[Guilford's gloved fingers curl into his palm at her revelation. It takes every ounce of his will and consideration for Euphie's feelings for him to stay seated. After a moment, in which he examined the contour of the table beside them, he finally sighs a little and speaks.] Then it is as I feared. [The concern suddenly rushed to his face, and his eyes widened behind his darkened glasses.] Then Cornelia--!