Sallie has strange ways. She's 61 years old; she's entitled.
When she dusts off one of her better teasets from a forgotten cabinet and leaves it idle for days on what is usually a cluttered countertop, nobody thinks to ask why. The most acknowledgement it overtly receives is a questioning look from Jack, which Sallie ignores in favor of paying closer attention to her breakfast that morning.
There's nothing wrong in being prepared for an expected guest.
When she dusts off one of her better teasets from a forgotten cabinet and leaves it idle for days on what is usually a cluttered countertop, nobody thinks to ask why. The most acknowledgement it overtly receives is a questioning look from Jack, which Sallie ignores in favor of paying closer attention to her breakfast that morning.
There's nothing wrong in being prepared for an expected guest.