She can't say she's precisely surprised but there is a questioning lilt to her tone when she asks, "This mode of travel is used quite often then?"

By now another tea tray - floating, of course - comes by and Elizabeth hesitates only a moment before she goes about preparing her own cup. At least that is a comfortingly familiar task she can introduce herself during, another task she is little used to.

"Elizabeth Bennet. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mr. Leveilleur."