"I understand." She paused and then thought about what to do to help him. She didn't want to come off as improper by offering him some money, but it seemed like the only solution she had. She couldn't invite him to stay at her house, that would be unthinkable, putting the final nail in the coffin that belonged to her reputation. He seemed to care a great deal about reputation... "Would you like to stay at an inn for a time? I could pay your fare."