[he still has his questions about her surprising ability, but this is too good an opportunity to pass up. there are many other things he needs to know about her life before Adstringendum--the life that may or may not be waiting in his future as well. trying to restrain his tone to only mild interest, he says] Then I'm even more impressed. You've got a great deal of talent, Trucy. Your "other" father... You were with him before you came to live with Wright?