His voice carried honey and silk, warmed by that charming, playful smile. For steel rang quite clearly beneath. So it was all going to come out. He was bound to be awkward about it. They go to Covent Garden in London and are sold as pets.
Hedgehogs eat insects.
They help get rid of vermin in town. He moved across the room, studying paintings and ornaments. I do it for the money. Count them the payment of a debt, if you like. He seemed genuinely surprised.