( The fact that he's adopting her way of speaking a little makes her smile brighten. ) I am sorry that you have been thus displaced, but I hope you have found yourself among kindred spirits here.

So I have seen! I have met one such lady already. Though I am in a poor position indeed to care for them as would be the duty of my family, I will do what I might.

( Elizabeth gracefully rises to her feet, abandoning her cup on the table for the time being. )

Not at all, sir. I would like that very much.