Double Standards

"You…" Desmond's face darkened with anger.

Cecelia calmly sat back down and gestured toward him. "Please leave, Mr. Croft."

"Cecelia, think carefully before you speak."

"I think I've thought it through," Cecelia said with a slight smile. "You mentioned that today is Valentine's Day. It's a day for lovers to celebrate together.

"Should you be accompanying Vivian instead of taking me home? If she we