having people underestimate her gave her an enormous advantage ... but he did n't seem to underestimate her at all , and that both pleased and frightened her . he rolled to the side of the bed and gathered his clothes from the floor . whatever amusement he felt was long gone . curry 's notes must have been thorough . the memory of that day on the sailing junk in the south china sea flashed across her mind . `` true , that , '' he agreed , suddenly not as amused . `` there 's no need to frighten her further . '' 