[now that she's gotten over the shock of the door, Sophie is looking around the room--also in shock] I'll say! He has no right to do things like this to people at all--and certainly not to his own daughter!

[but she reddens at the look Mr Braxiatel is giving her] I...I thought you could do with a protective charm, Mr Braxiatel. Particularly in this town. [offers out the ties]