So, apparently she's a communist sympathizer. He's trying extremely, extremely hard not to actually giggle. He doubts he can hold out much longer. He can't deny that the first thing that came to mind when he heard the accusations was to throw a punch at someone.

He wants to take care of her. He wants nothing ever to hurt her again, and he hates that she's in this place. He realizes she's anything but innocent- but still. There's something about her that just makes him want to wrap her up in a protective cocoon.

He realizes, however, that should he even try, she would murder him in cold blood.