Arthur had never had to handle to unexpected in domestic service; not from the service side at least. His solution was firing people. But he nodded along absently as Miss Rosewine talked of how the meal had to go on.

The baron put down his drink, took the sheet of paper and glanced over it. "That looks like enough choice. I will discuss it with my wife." He put the paper down on the table and picked up his brandy again. "But enough business for now. I said you will drink with me. So here's to a good dinner party." And he lifted his glass a little, before taking a sip. "So tell me about yourself, Miss Rosewine. How does a fair young lady of a well to do family end up becoming a chef?"