Dita's smile finally escaped and flashed brilliantly at him. The one he returned to her was relieved and she blushed fetchingly as she bit her lip.

"You are a very charming man, Mr. MacDenny," she said to him with a raised eyebrow.

He shrugged self-consciously. "I'm just trying to be sincere."

"This is good. Keep it up," she said with a coy smile as she headed off to the restaurant. He followed after a moment.

When he reached the table he saw the guides had joined them. He took a seat between Vivian and Kimberly.

"Today's route is so lovely! I have no desire to race through it!" the petite...