"They will regret it," Norrell assures her, "when they see the person you become without them. The person who is much greater than they will ever be."

He offers her a small, awkward sort of smile --interrupted by a quick knock at the door that proceeds a manservant peering in. Norrell looks up in surprise, annoyed for a moment before remembering he rang.

"Sandwiches?" he prompts. He has no idea what manner of sandwich she might like, but surely the kitchens can come up with something! That is what he pays them for!