[He saw young Sharp come in, and gave him a smile]

Mr. Sharp, good morning to you as well! Pray, do come and have a seat.

[As he said so, he did his best to serve some tea from the pot into the cup that was prepared for Sharp. It might have looked a little awkward, what with him using his sharp claws to handle something so delicate, yet he did a good job of it despite the apparent handicap.]

I do hope you do not mind my having ordered some tea; it has just come, and I do think it is still pleasantly hot enough for the weather we're having.