They're mad things. I decided I'd take them and learn on the fly when Ramse told me about them, but good lord. I've actually had to keep the place tidy because anything that gets left out will end up somewhere entirely different if I turn my back for a second.

[Once they're both safely inside, she lets them go about their business again. And she does sound very fond of them, if a little frazzled by the learning curve.]

Right this way. Oh, have you brought biscuits as well? Let me just get another plate. [Or just frazzled in general. She waves Jem toward the dining room table, where everything's set for tea, then comes back with a plate as she promised.] Have a seat. Let's at least be somewhat civilised about this, since I started so badly.