The color that had risen to Laurence's face earlier now doubled and showed no signs of leaving. He knew that Granby, and indeed much of the island were far more free with their thoughts than he was, yet he could not help his reticence. It had been ingrained in him since childhood and was a trait that would not change any time in the foreseeable future. "Am I to have no private thoughts, then, sir? Is that what you propose?"