[Here she takes pity on him, stacking the plates that they'll need and wrapping them in paper folded for just that under the shelf.]

Which is why we are keeping this simple. Bread plates may double as soup plates, as you'll not need them both, and that is if you feel the need to get them. Service plates can be used for larger meals at a later date rather than with the stack we've found, again, if you feel the need. One fork, one knife, one spoon per setting. Two sets of glasses, one for wine, one for water. A bachelor's dining set. As it'll be you and two we'll only need four settings- and. Don't ask why it must be an even number.

[She wraps as she speaks, four of those rather appropriate plates and sets them aside for Sharpe once she is finished.]

Even I haven't quite sorted that detail out yet.