[Jasper finds himself laughing as he takes a sip of his wine, so he pulls the goblet back to clarify.]

Well, Celestine does need to earn her room and board.

[He takes another sip before, well, explaining more...]

I had her by my side today when I was doing other paperwork and she was very good company, so I see no reason not to continue keeping her with me while I work, especially at the age where she is a dear little loaf who cannot do much to distract me.