You're not... in my hair. If anything I'm more used to having people around and about me than being on my own. Though I have not been able to extend the hospitality I might like...

[he know that can't really be helped. He also can't help but feel badly about it]

At the very least I shall have to have you for tea once things are settled. You've been very helpful and I fear I've not been able to be much host in return. But for now I should learn about the "phone". And perhaps figure out what I am to do with all of this space...!