Was that anger flashing over his face? He certainly felt anger. Who was this stranger coming here to lecture him!? Had he picked up gossip in the village or...

Then he realize the man was actually talking about his maid, not Alice. He rubbed his beard.

But before he had time to fully calm down, Alice did get mentioned. He looked at Jenny for a moment. Had she been gossiping? The girl's face turned red under his gaze. Then he looked back at the stranger. "I'm sure she will be. Thank you." He stepped into the scullery, reached for the basket and handed it to the gentleman. "Here we are. Will that be all?"