[ His smile in return bears nothing save the identical amusement he's shown before. If he's put off by her sudden chill, there's no sign of it. ]

Ah, far from a rich boy, my dear. Impoverished nobility. What you see is the manner born, not the manner bought.

[ Then, with a wave of his fingers - ]

But you're quite right - the name is unfamiliar. And rather harsh. I mean - you're serious, but hardly a killjoy. You've given me great pleasure so far.