"...okay," she says, closing the folder and sitting down in one of the chairs. Even if it's got an ulterior motive, nobody's offered to do something at least generally nice for her since she didn't go on her trip. Maybe knowing what was behind the offer of tea and scones made it less depressing-- she at least knew what Norrell wanted from her, she wouldn't have to question what his motivations were.
...it would no doubt be horrifying to an outside observer that Elizabeth actively felt better knowing for certain that somebody was using her.
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...it would no doubt be horrifying to an outside observer that Elizabeth actively felt better knowing for certain that somebody was using her.