[ Does she want him to say "look I'm stupid" because that's the best excuse he can make up right on the spot... ]

... Maybe. [ This is on the same level as leaving the Earl with Wisely of all people. ] But it's not like I can take it all back. I've apologized so you can at least breath a sigh of relief that she went ahead and forgave me.

The only drawback is how much cake is gonna be in this place...