Ah, so you have had cause to beg for Her mercy before this?

[ ... is this what she was aiming at, or is she just naturally gifted at making others put feet in their mouths? both, probably. ]

... I admit I, too, am disposed towards putting an end to this — after all, it is hardly proper for a married woman to be made to search for a partner, would you not say?

[ please don't point out she's actually a widow, that might not be a smart idea. ]