“Let’s hope we won’t,” said Nanny. She gave Verence a withering look. “And I remember you when you were just a man in a funny hat.” Even this didn’t work. Verence merely sighed again and turned toward the door. “I still am, Nanny,” he said. “It’s just that this one’s a lot heavier. And now I must go, otherwise we shall be keeping our guests waiting.
Excellent exchange between these two characters, but also truly resonates with me after moving into a leadership role. I'm still me, just me with more duty and responsibility to those I lead.
