overhurriedly

Updated: June 25, 2025

He appeared to ponder this information, though for the life of her she could not see how it could interest him. At last, eyeing her trunk absently and tapping his chin as if in thought, he spoke again. "In that case I may as well drive you down to your pension. Let me know when you are ready to go." Completely taken aback, she hastened, perhaps overhurriedly, to disclaim the proffered civility.

Alice Campbell - Juggernaut