Tristan was a little offended when the Douglas talked over him, but he supposed he had hit a such sensitive topic with his comment on the marriage market, that the artist felt the need to clarify, so he tried not to show.

The doctor thought for a moment, when Douglas shared his thoughts on the problem before them. "I suppose if you know these people and have their address, I could visit them and say I was sent by a benefactor. They can still turn me away if they are uncomfortable with the offer," he suggested.