Alas, that is true. [mock despair.] I am but a humble businessman, slaving away for as much gald as I possibly can.

[but then there's a light laugh. no, what she says is true. he can joke about it, but he definitely is on the straight and narrow. and lies and tricks he does these days are salespuffing and getting that sales advantage. that, too, can be a bit of a fine line to walk, but he's pretty much got the hang of it.

but that amusement dampens slightly.]

Though it's probably still too early to call me a "good guy." I know I still have a ways to go.