Susan laughed, surprised and appreciative. "Yes. That's exactly what is. Quite annoying, I will say."

She gave him a smile, because it was nice to feel that he at least understood that part of it, and rather troublesome to have explained all this, but she was coming to appreciate Gendry's practical nature. She wondered, if she'd bothered to tell anyone else, if they'd have cut to the heart of it so quickly.

And now the sandwich demanded some attention, and she took a bite. Food is so excellent when you are hungry.