Phryne pursed her lips in a tight frown. She didn't like the idea of Dot being trapped alone in a guest room with someone of potentially nefarious intent. "I think you can leave the snooping to me for now. I do have my pistol."

That decided, she felt somewhat better and returned to drinking her cocoa. "Anyhow, you may as well enjoy the vacation from picking up after people for now. Tea or table service will give you a better chance to speak to them."