Sophie Foster had little interest in playing cards and was draped over Nicholas Croft's arm looking very bored. She wanted to smoke a cigarette to pass the time, but worried it might spoil Nicholas's impression of her, so she dismissed the idea.
But her craving was strong, especially watching the men across from her smoking. She leaned over to Nicholas and whispered near his ear, "Uncle Nicholas, I'm going outside for a smoke."
Nicholas casually played a card and placed a pack of cigarettes in front of Sophie with his other hand. "Have a smoke to perk up, we'll head back after this round."
Sophie discreetly glanced at the other three men at the table, seeing that they were all focused on the game. She reached out to the cigarette pack, took one, and lit it for herself.
