[Now Jane was getting the picture.] If she's a reporter, then she must enjoy writing. And words.

Impress her with your words. [She laughed.] You could be like the boys where I'm from and try your hand at poetry. [No, she doesn't really think that.]

Hypothetically, you appeal to the heart, rather than the head. If you're trying to marry upcolour, which it sounds like you are, then you need to stay away from logic.