[MaC] Joining the Fun (Pamela, Philip)

[Nowsounds]

> "How long have you been at Mortmain Mansions?"

"About a month now; my Great-Aunt Evangeline in Number Thirteen has been
kind enough to put me up as I recuperate. I'm afraid this is my first chance
to get to know any of the neighbours, and it's been rather pleasant for me
so far. Less so for Great-Aunt Evangeline, I fear, but I believe Mr. Hodges
has the situation well in hand, and I'm afraid I wouldn't be too much help
with the repair work...

"But I'm going on a bit, aren't I? My apologies. Two sherries, then,
and...anything for you, Mrs. Fitzroy? Thank you so much for the invitation,
by the way."

"Oh, I'm quite certain that your aunt is thrilled to have you with her," 
Arabella said. Not to mention out of harm's way, she thought to herself. 
This young man had clearly given quite enough to the war effort. She 
wondered how she would deal with it if such a thing happened to Edmund, then 
shook off the fear. Not that it would stay away forever, but it didn't help 
matters to dwell, especially now, with the Fitzroys doing their best to keep 
their neighbors in something of a festive mood...