[Hattie stroked her own chin, about to make up an elaborate lie about what the symptoms were when suddenly... Ella was speaking normally again, cutting off her fun and causing her to be taken aback for a moment. She'd forgotten, anyone can tell her what to do.]

...

[Was Hattie not the only one that knew about it anymore? She had been here for a year after all.]

No.. I think I should be on my way as well. Ella, you and I need to talk. In private. Mister Gray, I'm truly very.. Very sorry about this.