[if there is anything odd or silly about her question, he doesn't let any sign of it reach his face. He's casually gracious about it, remarking so offhandedly]
Because we'd agreed to it--I'd get you something nice to wear, if you managed to serve as a good partner for dinner conversation.
[whatever the terms of the exchange were, he still considered it some sort of transaction. No worries, this wasn't a completely benevolent gift.
So, he turns it around and holds it open, so she could try it on]
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Because we'd agreed to it--I'd get you something nice to wear, if you managed to serve as a good partner for dinner conversation.
[whatever the terms of the exchange were, he still considered it some sort of transaction. No worries, this wasn't a completely benevolent gift.
So, he turns it around and holds it open, so she could try it on]