I understand Cecily's dislike and support her in her polite efforts to get him gone. Roland will pretend he doesn't, alas, because he's the worst. He does lay on the charm a little thick and he'd love to engage her in a debate... oh, what's that, she'd rather chew glass? Well, nobody's perfect.
Is she sure she doesn't want a political mentor/ally? Because he would just love to help.