"Good," Marius says, grinning at her. "You can start your collection, then. Everyone should have their own books. I'm a firm believer in that." He's very happy to be able to make her happy with a gift. The love of reading is a precious gift in itself to him; to help nurture and encourage it in others gives Marius a sense of purpose he sorely needs.

"I don't think I've had the pleasure, no," he says, shaking his head. "But I am sure that the book you are making for her is lovely. I don't doubt that she'll love it."