Intrigued, she peered at him with a slight squint as she did when she was considering something. She opened her mouth to speak, closed it and then nodded instead. "Alright, brother, I'll tell you when I am coming and going." She meant it. She sighed, "Will your maid be available to show me how to make these scones, or is she off limits?" To be truthful, the girl, Pippa, looked sad and lonely every time Penny cast her gaze toward her.