In which case, Matilda leads the way again, setting the laptop down on a side table with exquisite care and then bounding over to the comfiest corner of the comfiest couch.

Jenny follows somewhat more sedately. "And do you have any more surprises for me?" she asks, glancing between the pair of them as she nudges the coffee table out a little and takes a seat beside Matilda. (Jim is left with a wide selection of armchairs orbiting the same table.)