It was not you, my little avaricious bird of paradise, but I that made the mistake; or rather your subtlety did confound this simple sailor. You must forgive me for appearing so unmoved by your plight for it is lo these many years that I have paid for congress of the sort you have in mind. I should have realized that tatting would scarcely cover your gossamer silks let alone your acajou mouchete and I am not unmindful of the expense for the upkeep of your silken Louis 16th chambre d'amour.
The truth dear demimonde my heart is held in thrall by another who would do me grievous injury should word of dalliances be bruited on the thread.