"Ah, I thought so. Our mothers are part of the Ladies' Gardening Society, I believe. If I remember correctly - and really, I do try not to listen to mum all the time - I think they co-chaired the luncheon to raise funds for St. Alma's Orphanage?" He was fairly certain that was it, at any rate.
She had a nervous look about her, though, and that wouldn't do at all. He met her eyes. "Of course. I do realize that you're exceptionally busy now with the staffing changes - we're all working twice as hard at the Ministry as well," he told her. Taking one of the comfortable chairs int he small office, he nodded for her to do the same.