[She'd suspected as much, yes. There's a pause while she chews and swallows another bite.]
Of course you could. It wasn't for you.
[With any luck all those unnecessary turns and backtracks had confused anyone who might have been inclined to set a tail. Mycroft, for instance. Or the press. Besides, Irene likes to be in control of her surroundings and, if she hadn't arrived early, they might have had to wait on tea.]
oh gosh don't worry about it, I tag like molasses during the week
Of course you could. It wasn't for you.
[With any luck all those unnecessary turns and backtracks had confused anyone who might have been inclined to set a tail. Mycroft, for instance. Or the press. Besides, Irene likes to be in control of her surroundings and, if she hadn't arrived early, they might have had to wait on tea.]