It shouldn't have shocked her that he might've been surprised to learn that she knew her way around the kitchen, especially after their previous meeting. Mr. Wildsmith was wholly unaware of the financial burden placed upon the working class, and with it the inability to hire staff. However, the question surprised her all the same. Cooking was something girls like her learned before the learned how to walk. For as long as she could remember Alice was expected to help out in the kitchen.

"Yes," she confirmed with a hint of embarrassment. "I bake, too, but not as well."