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Hm, no.

It was a devious thought, Joseph, and I thank you for thinking after me, but I don't seriously think that the woman has the skill or the presence of mind to plant a man among all of these hopefuls. Even if the thought had crossed her mind, it would be a recent development. I've been entertaining most far too long for it to be plausible.

Still, the sooner the choice is made, the fewer the opportunities to use the entire matter against me, no? Melyndra is not the only one with incentive to try. It's something to consider.

Rose Day will be here, very soon. I should make my intentions clear. ... I