"I only knew a little, from what I'd watched cook do in the kitchen," Gen admitted. "And I still don't know very much. I'm thinking I might ask cook for lessons, so I can learn properly. The washing isn't so difficult, and I really enjoy gardening. It's..challenging, yes, but not so terrible. I wouldn't change a thing about it." She paused to reconsider her statement. "Well. I wish I were better at it so that things didn't take me so long, but I'll learn! Surely it cannot be too difficult! And Jules doesn't mind helping me, either, which makes things easier, of course."
Genevieve looked back to Penny, slightly surprised. "I am, pleased. I- you seem almost surprised that I am?" She blushed faintly, then shook her head. "You need a bit of excitement in your life, Penny! Actually, I imagine this house needs a bit of excitement."