She wanted to tell him that it was none of his business. She certainly didn't believe that he was asking out of polite interest. But she was too scared to do anything but answer his question. "Mr. Willaby, ser. 'e's t' baker that's been 'elpin' t' local school, ser." She had almost mentioned the other Mr. Meijer. She still wondered whether they were related. But she did not dare to ask, and then again, it was almost impossible. Mr. Meijer the school teacher was far too good and kind to be related to this petulant man-child.