He said, try it.
Flossie Wright was the kind of person who made a firm boundary between herself and the Forces. She saw things clearly and knew what she ought to do as a soldier, but for her, it was merely a role she had to play well. She only appeared to be a soldier, watching others brim with ambition and aspirations from a distance, never actually engaging herself.
He could figure out Flossie's character. He couldn't demand her to do something against her will, so he spoke gently, simply encouraging her to give it a try.
Yet, even the simple request of trying was a difficult issue for Flossie.
She was adamant, and thus, not easily persuaded.
"Captain Hutchinson," after staring at him for a few seconds, Flossie suddenly smirked. But her smile did not reach her eyes. She gently started, "you seem to be meddling a bit too much."
