I shall not be done here for some little time.

The coffee isn't ground yet.

What part of the stove do you require for your custard ?" "The oven, of course.

Don't you know how to make custard ?" "Oh, yes." Harriet turned her face from her companion, apparently to avoid the smoke, but in reality that Margery might not observe her laughter.

"Help yourself to the oven." Margery groped about underneath the oil stove, burned her fingers and bumped her forehead against the edge of the stove.
"If you please, don't knock the top of the stove off.