“Hard to have your place invaded, is it?” George hoped to tease him out of his pique.
“I have to admit they clean it up well, after.” Alun relented and smiled. “And it makes for a pleasant evening.”
He regarded George for a moment, with some hesitation. “This is an informal meal, and they will be doing what serving there is.”
He paused, and George ventured a guess, “So, I hope that means you will be joining us?”
Alun looked relieved. “Yes, so I will. I wasn’t sure you would like that.”
“How’s it any different from our quick breakfasts in the kitchen?”
“This is formal entertaining, with guests.”
“You’re a guest same as me tonight,” George said. “Which reminds me, I’ve invited Angharad for a quiet dinner Monday night, so perhaps that’s the sort of occasion you had in mind. Can you pro
