Of course, ( where under other circumstances, she probably might have paused at least a little, but: )

I'd thought, you know, if this does drag on, I thought I'd offer Rowntree and Matthias the use of my grandfather's guest-rooms if they need a break. Well, Julius's old room, for Rowntree, we've never done anything with it, and his blondes have visited that home often enough it wouldn't draw any notice the way they'd stand out at de Fonce's.

And I can make sure Hardie's not in Matthias's path, if he comes.