Of course! [The cane gets an idle twirl, a habitual gesture. Unlike his smile. That's as genuine as ever.] You are a guest at this party, Mister Matthews. We don't expect our guests to operate in their staff functions.

[That would be the worst, wouldn't it? Not really getting to enjoy the party. Like having some staff holiday affair except it's during business hours. No. Not welcoming, not hospitable. Not the mood he wants to inject.]

If you've concern over the missing pay, that can be easily remedied.

[He's a stingy bastard, to be sure. But when being stingy works against his other interests? Nope. Suddenly the most generous fella around.]