Linforth interrupted him before he had time to complete it.

And he interrupted without flurry or any sign of agitation.
"There was a woman," he said.

"But I don't think she was thoughtless.
I don't see how she could have known that there was any danger in her friendliness.

For she was merely friendly to Shere Ali.

I know her myself." The answer was given frankly and simply.