“The stairs,” he managed after a moment. “You cannot possibly climb the stairs.”
“I seem to be running out of options,” Nicholas said dryly. “To be frank, I will be much more comfortable in my own room than anywhere else, and I have no doubt that we can manage the stairs between us. There is very little we cannot manage between us, haven’t you found it so?”
James steered them toward the stairs, searching for an answer that wasn’t inappropriately affirmative. “I admit the care of the household has been greatly aided—I mean, your help has been appreciated, and the children especially have benefitted, I think, from having you here.”
“Have they?” Nicholas’s voice was thoughtful. “And have you benefitted? But I have had too much drink. I shouldn’t ask questions unless I want to hear the answ
