"Hardly too kind, Miss Louisa. You were kind enough to guarantee me a place to stay." He tells her, smiling at her. "Perhaps a cup now and one of your lovely scones? I must admit to you I am tempted to indulge myself in all three flavours of your jam, if you would not think me awfully wicked for doing so. Strawberries and plums are in terribly short supply in Cairo, and I have missed jam. And good scones. I am sure I shall be quite spoilt here."