[If she noticed the drop in tone, she is doing a good job of not addressing it...]

Of course! Have you not heard of the human child that came to visit us in Underground? No? Ohh... that is a shame!

Suffice it is to say, they were quite taken and pleased with our product! I understand that they are quite the supporter of our cause I am very pleased to say!

Can we count on your patronage too, deary?