"I could never object to such an offer, but I can't reveal anything, I could not betray the trust of a friend." He paused. Not that Eward was very much of a friend at the moment, but he had made a promise, and he would not break it, not without some sort of reward. Lady Linley's affections would be worth it, but he doubted it would raise his standing in her opinions very highly. "But I can assure you, no woman of such low birth could with Eward's heart, or keep it, like this young lady has." He adds, offering her a side-wards glance as he gestured her to a chair. "Could I find you a glass of something to wet your throat, perhaps?"