He wants to believe her. He wants it to help.

Sweeney starts on the fifth cigarette.

"I'll try not ta test ya too soon," he assures her. He figures the longer they can wait, the better his odds are of both the Frenchie being suppressed and that driving into her with enough need will push past him if not.

He pauses for a moment. "'less yer lookin' ta dig him up fer a chat."