[It's very annoying, for the record. To imagine yourself as a cosmopolitan young lady off on her first solo adventure, only to find oneself abruptly required to take company. Particularly when she can hardly refuse what he's asking. It is a very thoughtful offer. The dog must mean very much to him.]

Well. [WELL.] Yes, suppose I might. If you think he won't be too unhappy about the whole arrangement. And knowing that Derangér will be very cross with me.