Augustus faltered slightly while cutting the game, to Georgina's credit. He paused a moment, to set her potion of the meal carefully on her plate and then pass it to her. "I find your daughter most amicable, and intelligent, much like you." He said, carefully choosing his words, "But I know your reasons for choosing that other fellow for her, and I must tell you, Georgina, I do not plan to die at any point soon."