[However ladylike his curtsy may have been, the way he crosses his arms and slouches as he catches up and keeps pace is anything but.]

Riiight, because a pretty dress is absolutely what I've always wanted.

[The thought's nice, but Ophilia's crazier than he thought if she thinks he's happy about the dress. Either that, or she's quite handily turning the fluster tables on him. He's not sure which option he prefers.]

If you think it's so nice, you can have it, as soon as the tailor finishes making me trousers.