[For that alone, she'd earned about a million points in his esteem. He could see how easy it would be for someone with a smart mouth to make this his most uncomfortable moment ever. He gave her a grateful smile.]

I'd appreciate that, Ms. Walker. Not that you're not... that you shouldn't enjoy yourself here if you like, but I'm worried I might, ah...

[Embarrass himself overmuch if he saw something or be tempted to look.]