Emily looked from one smiling American to the next and while she didn't doubt their sincerity, neither was she fooled into thinking she was being anything other than very neatly handled. There was no profit in arguing however, so she lifted her hand, palms up, in a gesture of surrender.

"In my travels, I've lived far closer to people I knew less well and in a great deal less comfort. I'll stay for now and consider my options. Thank you, both." Emily folded her hands again. "Give me a moment to change for dinner, please?"