"Oh!" Dot startled, squeaking out the word as she blushed crimson and resisted the urge to hide behind her flour covered apron. "I.. I'm Dot.."

Her voice wasn't particularly loud, or forceful when she said it but at least she didn't squeak. She knew what Miss Phryne would do in this situation, but she knew she wouldn't ever be able to pull of nonchalance.

"I'm so sorry... for well..." She bit her lip as the words trailed off.