"Mister Norrell is... certainly devoted to his books."

She'd liked to believe it's not an intentional ignorance of the real workings of things. She doesn't much care, really. His way of thinking is dangerous, and it cannot be allowed to be the only voice for witches where the Council is concerned.

"And he's old enough to be so. He's done, so, now, he can read."

Or so she'll give him the benefit of the doubt.