He told her how awesome it was that she was still a virgin, how stupid the boys her age were for not trying to get in her pants, how he would be trying to all the time if he were in high school.
Jeb notes their worn, tattered uniforms, and contrasts their spotless tank that never fired a shot or been fired on.
He says the idea is worth considering, especially since Indiana has that special provision protecting all minors from seduction by authority figures.
He was a trusted family friend who had been like part of the family since she was 14.