[Frowning, she makes to draw her shawl tighter about her shoulders. A look is turned about the room as if in the vague hope that she might land on something which might be used to drive him from it. Her preference would be to show up to all appointments, no matter how early, appearing shockingly well rested and vibrantly good looking as a result.]

Then perhaps you might arrange an expedition of your own, de Foncé. Sooner rather than later, lest the flooding there be more severe during the winter months. In fact, I might lend you my notes on the subject if you think it would be of some assistance.