He smiled a little, involuntarily. "Much the same, I am afraid. I am not from the region and apart from my friend Mr. Appleton who was visiting the other week, I don't know anyone here yet." Pippa had probably met Tobias when he had visited the last week, though only in serving their tea. Tristan had not yet met the young wife his friend had talked - no complained - about, though he had just received a request from his friend to come and assess the girl's psychological health.

He sat back. "Where were you from again?"