One can tell quite a lot about a person depending on how one treats a subordinate.
[Audrey] Would you do me a favour? Silas Branson has young Miss Ernestine Miller crying this time. I saw her heading into the ladies' toilets. Normally I would never impose on you, but it would, of course, be incredibly improper if I were to follow after her.
I have some tasks for her to complete if she doesn't wish to interact with Branson for the rest of today.