"After a library or two, dis wouldn't seem so dauntin'," He grinned and shook his head. "De cups? Oh no, those are for bookends."
The carafe and clean cups were in a clean spot near the door, to where the secretary enter the room. He brought over her cup and the creamer and sugar bowls.
"I can at least promise you will not find leftovers or moldy things in here. After livin' in a school, dat little surprise got old."