Had Katchoo known that was what Dinah had said, she'd have pointed out that Dinah was as hopelessly naive as Francine in some ways. And therefore it was only a kilometer or so short of amazing that she didn't beat her head into the partition in frustration at that optimistic assessment.

Hers was, needless to say, far less generous.

"He took advantage of you, Francie. And Merlin. You don't get people to do something for you, knowing damn well they don't realize what they're doing, and get to get away without the blame."