In the context of 'Just like we have hairpins and powder-puffs." Tommy handed over a rather shabby green notebook, and Tuppence began writing busily.', does 'Tommy handed Tuppence an empty shabby green notebook.' serve as a direct counterargument?
Just like we have hairpins and powder-puffs." Tommy handed over a rather shabby green notebook, and Tuppence began writing busily.###Tommy handed Tuppence an empty shabby green notebook.