Great - that just brought up even further questions. Was it possible he was holding the answers back to make sure she obeyed? She wasn't about to trust him. You didn't buy an album based on the demo tape - you needed to hear all the songs before you could enjoy the artist.

She lifted two fingers to gently push the cane away from her face. "I'm not about to make any promises or commitments... most I can tell you is that I'll think about it."

Vague enough to leave room that she could be enemy or ally. Give them the illusion she was wishy-washy while she found her own truth.

"If it makes you breathe any easier, I've got no interest in getting in anyone's way."