If I could automatically trigger water without destroying the estate's furniture, I would, but that hasn't been the most practical avenue of research.

Lady Vauquelin kindly offered me accommodation there in exchange for my assistance with her security. Assuming she wishes to continue the arrangement when the weather makes moving back to Hightown practical, I will decamp with her.

[He avoids asking and why do you care aloud, but the tone suggests it all the same; not hostile, but mildly baffled.]