"Of course you can, Sugar," Dinah says, with a dazzling smile - almost literally, as her teeth are that white. She serves the pancakes with surprising alacrity - facilitated by the wheels on her feet - and also provides him with a glass of orange juice.

"There you are. Can I get you some tea of coffee?

"I am new, yes. This is my second week on the job. I'm Dinah."