Well that shut her up for the moment. Not right, Effie. You used to be able to read people. What has happened to you here? They turn you into a puppet for a week or two and you suddenly lose your gumption?

"Gratitude," she responded evenly -- perhaps even in a bit of a strained, hoarse voice, "is very important. One must always know whom to thank."

Had she thanked Richard Sharpe enough for what he'd done for her?