Oh! Marvelous! It shall be wonderful to see you again, I'm afraid I've made myself scarce since I've had a place of my own, I really ought to stop doing that.
Turpin frowned on drink, though there were occasions when gin helped calm my nerves. I haven't had much reason for jangled nerves or for gin in some time, but I suppose if you're bringing drinks you might as well bring enough for everyone.