I never thought of it because I never take anybody out.

I'm a barbarian, my dear girl, just like yourself.

If you wanted to be taken out, why on earth didn't you say so ?" Liosha regarded him steadily.

"I would rather cut my tongue out." Jaffery returned her gaze for a few seconds, then turned away puzzled.
There seemed to be an unnecessary vehemence in Liosha's tone.

He turned again and approached her with a smiling face.
"I only meant that I didn't know you cared for that sort of thing, Liosha.