[ you know? it still comes off a little threatening -- but only to the unadjusted mind. peggy clears her throat, takes a moment to acclimatize to the grin, and misses only a beat or two before: ]

That would be a wicked thing to do, wouldn't it? Deal a man into a card game without asking first. [ but she doesn't sound too too bothered. ] I'll see to the arrangements.

[ translation: leave 'dealing him in' to her. ]