[Lorenz has learned about "clout" and it is both horrifying and tantalizing! Noble dinner night will be an exciting event, for sure.

Especially with the addition of bergamot tea?! Constance continues to move up in the ranks of his favorite people...]

Oh— yes, of course! We would be remiss to refuse such generosity and taste! [authentic tea time experience... he could weep.] Constance, I believe ours will be a long and affectionate friendship.

[And so, because they are now Friends and she is a lovely young lady, he is compelled to, ahem, look after her-- as such,] Have you placed any other bids tonight?