 You haven't forgotten to put those flowers in the Japanese room. The Japanese room is essentially feminine and entirely unsuited to the pet of the Foreign Office. Shut up, Simon. The room looks lovely, dear. You needn't worry. Just like your mother's dressing room on her first night. How restful. Have you told her about your boyfriend? Not boyfriend, Clara. Oh, well, whatever he is. I think Sorrel's beginning to be ashamed of us all, Clara. I don't altogether blame her. We are very slapdash.