Nods in understanding. Then, suddenly struck by inspiration, she starts quietly singing,
To be the very model of Imperial Navy Officers
We’d better drink Earl Grey tea, no we can’t have any coffee, sirs,
For coffee is a solvent with effects most deleterious,
If you consume a quantity the consequence is serious.
Stops singing and looks slightly embarrassed.
Dammit. I don’t suppose Adelaide makes up lyrics to Gilbert and Sullivan… I wonder what kind of music she likes. If she’s reprogrammed my computer by the time we get home I shall be most put out.
