I have gotten wind that a certain fellow of my acquaintance is planning a stag party for the Lord Provost that he intends to throw upon a ship, if he is able.

[ And then, immediately proving that polite suspicion was the correct response, ]

I thought perhaps we might throw a party of our own for Mademoiselle Baudin. Also on a ship. For the purpose of joyfully raiding theirs. [ innocently: ] Have you thoughts on the matter?