that girl has become thoroughly attached to Lady Patchouli, hasn't she.

That's not the type of place this is.

After all, it would trouble me!

Is...is that a fact?

Besides, Patchy would never allow it.

And obviously, Patchy would not...

Oh, no, no.

Mainly toward me...

To be sure, Lady Patchouli...

will you not end up "dealing with her" yourself soon enough?

All things considered...

Whether she'd request it is a different story.

but she is coming to lose her discretion, isn't she...

want to see me troubled.

would never request such a thing.

I don't know if I'd call it attachment...

◆A Close Friend Speaks Freely◆

.... If you are concerned about her...

Even so, she wouldn't allow it.