We are managing, Miss Selphie. Thank you for your concern. [He's not sure one of those... drinks... would do anything for Archie, and he's leery about the medication he keeps receiving and things that seem to be clearly magic.
He also isn't going to complain about the current lack of one midshipman, as that would contradict the "we're managing" idea.]
Do you suppose one of those tonics of yours would help Mr. Kennedy? It was suggested, I understand, that he will feel better once the feathers in his wing regrow.
[Voice]
We are managing, Miss Selphie. Thank you for your concern. [He's not sure one of those... drinks... would do anything for Archie, and he's leery about the medication he keeps receiving and things that seem to be clearly magic.
He also isn't going to complain about the current lack of one midshipman, as that would contradict the "we're managing" idea.]
Do you suppose one of those tonics of yours would help Mr. Kennedy? It was suggested, I understand, that he will feel better once the feathers in his wing regrow.