"I know it's going to happen to me," Elsie retorted. "Remember that damn pairing law? There's only so long I can avoid it. Sooner or later they're going to stick me with some person I've probably never even met--go ahead and feel sorry for him when that happens. I already do."
She crossed her arms over her chest. "Much as it sounds like we hate each other, want to at least walk together? I'm heading out for dinner myself."