“I don’t regret helping you,” Theo said gallantly. “You’re still like the boy you pretended to be — and a good companion; I appreciate you. ” Peta listened to his assessment with mixed feelings. Apparently she possessed so little feminine allure that he could easily forget she was a girl. For the first time in her life she wished to make an emotional impact as a woman — and Teo was blandly telling her he was relieved she was unable to do so!