"This is a tea shop," Ichabod confirmed. "My wife and I own it," he said proudly. Really Mary owned it. But Ichabod was part owner now that they were married. In his day, women didn't own businesses, but his Mary was a strong willed, fiercely independent woman and he loved that about her.
"Please, have a seat. Would you like to view a menu, or have you a favorite blend you'd like that I can get for you?" There was a good chance he'd have anything Tom could want available. He hoped so, anyway.