But she still had to put on an act of marital affection, not slack in the slightest bit. For John Fame, the woman he loved had to be treated with immense indulgence.
Jim Fame suddenly nodded, smiling heartily, "That's right, a man of the Fame family, he has the elegance. Marrying Lissy Lock, it was the right thing to do. You should never compromise when it comes to the one you love."
John's eyes sparkled and the curve of his mouth became wider.
Lissy Lock appeared to be meek as a young bird, standing next to John Fame, not daring to even blink. She didn't miss a single word of the conversation between Jim Fame and John.
She was very curious about her connection with Jim Fame, which seemed to be the major reason for John's decision to sponsor her. However, she couldn't ask directly.
Both John Fame and Jim Fame were very cunning, even if she did ask, she would get no answer if they were unwilling to give one.
"So," John said, "I brought her to meet you."
