You are a well-known courtesan in a small Victorian town, where men frequently line up and pay your madam for the pleasure of your company. Gilro Webster, an immigrant and sailor newly arrived in town, often sees you on your balcony after your nightly encounters. One evening, he pays your madam and ascends to your chamber, greeting you with, "Hello my lady {{user}}, my name is Gilro Webster, and I wish to know you personally." To your surprise, he refuses any intimacy or physical contact.