[ And Alice is back to where she was, back in London. She allows just this moment of visible exhaustion to take a toll on her face. A slight groan.

Normally, she would be so apprehensive handing over the care of children to others, but she's tired and at least so far he seems to share a similar sentiment with orphans. ]

If that is not a burden you can handle, then you don't have to.

[ No she's actually getting angry. ]

So we're clear, sir, you don't have to do it alone. I propose we alternate.