[I can imagine no reason why I wouldn't be, she might say in that airy and light tone she loves so much to use as a substitute for being ill tempered. It would be the simplest thing to offer him. Yes, she is perfectly well. Thank you for asking and now please go away.

It takes her a moment to work past that impulse.]

I'm frustrated, [she says instead, continuing to find places on the schematic which demand little marks.] But I would prefer not to quarrel, and I think if we were to discuss my feelings further that I'm likely to unjustly lose my temper. So please remember to convey my wish that we recruit a proper enchanter to Mister Rutyer. I will of course make a point of saying the same to Provost Stark.