"You, young lady, have had a difficult day, and I understand the disappointment, but do not put words in the man's mouth that he has not said. You may not be vain, but this sounds like a bit of humility that was dumped in your lap. Your father told me where you were going, and that he warned you against rushing off. And so, yes, you will have to tell him that he was right. It does happen occasionally that your father and I know whereof we speak. But...Siv, the need to feel irresistible, or that you are somehow lacking if your charms can be resisted...this bothers me."