Re: the thin and red/the actress
"Now it becomes a conspiracy," he observed. He seemed amused by the idea. "I suppose you will need to judge for yourself. Do I have information I fail to share?" He lifted his glass and gestured to her in a little airy 'cheers.' "Here's to open hearts and honesty."
It was all a little convenient, a little story-like. Disappearing strangers on a train, well-dressed people murmuring rumors on the bar car while the piano player glittered across the keys. "An actress?" That piqued interest with him, though in which direction? His assessment of her shifted to take in this new information. "Not a comedienne, I'd wager." He didn't quiet wink. "Too much gravitas in you for that."