Even more surprising was the way she snatched them back. It was quiet unbecoming but she must have realised she had given him the wrong thing.
Something about the girl in front of him did intrigue him, but he was quite prepared to let her ago, at least until she stumbled. Clearly she had hurt herself and he could hardly allow her to walk off by herself in that condition.
"But Miss Black, I could hardly allow you to walk away when you are clearly in pain." Stepping forward he considered for a moment how ro best proceed before he offered her his arm. "Please allow me to assist you."