The chief executive of the planet remained at the table through two more cups of coffee before he felt up to going to the Council Chamber.  Poor old Agnes!  So ambitious.  He guessed he had been quite a disappointment to her... and no doubt the change of life wasn't making things any easier for her.  Well, at least she was loyal, right to her toes... and we all have our shortcomings; she was probably as sick of him as he - no point in that!