"I think a fine coating of chocolate is a good excuse for cussing," Andy said. "Give me your coat and I'll take it up and see if I can sponge the worse off."
"No usin' my bath sponge," Allan protested then grinned at Anastasia. "Hello," he said.
"Ah," Charlie said, looking up from his endeavours on the floor. "Ana, this is Allan Kinyon, Allan this is Anastasia Wentworth - and she's spoken for, okay?"