It took a moment for Edith's voice to cut through her husband's thought. "Hmm?" he perked up before registering the question that had been asked. He brushed back his hair and took a step back. "Yes, yes, I am quite all right." His words had been a mere reflex. It was what you said. Hands vanished inside his pockets. He wore a loose shirt and simple slacks. Something a man could work in but did not betray his status.