... protecting. His insistence on Madeleine drinking his coffee and calling him "Scottie" or "John,"" as opposed to Mr Ferguson, as well as the brusque, interrogatory manner with which he directs questions at her showcase his growing confidence in his own masculinity. Her submission to his requests and apparent appreciation of him, evident when she glances up through her eyelashes flirtatiously at ... him, affirming that John Ferguson is a good strong name," also serves to strengthen his ego, as well as increasing his desire to protect her for good. Scottie and ... ethereal white blonde ha...

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