John turns serious; "I know." He was just teasing the Americans. At least he did know the Latin word in there. Also, color him impressed that she's so educated for a woman of her skin tone.

One of his hand is now supporting his chin, as John stares at her gently; "I like telly better. Rolls off the tongue. Telly, telly." His face non-verbally seems to be asking; what else does she know? All during which his other elbow bends and knocks the other two books on the floor.

Oppps, clumsy him.