Phil spread his arms, at a bit of a loss. "Aside from my company, a glass of scotch whiskey, and an old tome or two from my private collection, I'm afraid there's very little I can offer, just now. Although... I HAVE unpacked to hotplate. I could offer you some tea or coffee and perhaps a few
digestives. Unless... Did you come for a Latin lesson, Missus Carroll? That would occupy us most thoroughly."
He did his best to suppress his admiring gazes at Nora in the presence of her brother-in-law, and was moderately successful.