[For all her fussing at the start of this conversation, it isn't as if she dislikes Dorian. She's enjoyed their conversations, frustrating thing that he is; it's pleasant to have someone to bicker with. But he's still a man, and the thought of sharing a house with any strange man--

Well. She's sure he's honorable enough, but she doesn't trust men, as a rule.]

Of course . . . you might spare my ego a bit. I'm not certain I'm pleased to hear you could happily share a house with me without a hint of attraction.

[That's a joke. A weak joke, certainly, because she's still terribly distracted.]