[ You are too kind, good sir. ]

I did catch word of that. [ Spa and make-up dates. It pays to have people in the right places.

Taking that drink now. ]

How are your darling elder daughters? I managed to speak with them, but it was rather brief.

[ And he'd like to think that it is better to get updates on their movements straight from the one who knows the girls well, rather than to snoop about. ]