Belinda ( she never even thought of herself as Belle when she was being a noble, any slip-up would be disastrous) Numured "Not at all, daniel.  Not at all.  Please, be seated.  Agnes, you may serve our guests."  She settled back into her chir, seated erect, almost primly her back not touching the backrest of the seat.  "I trust you had an uneventful return home."