Is there an absence of a logical link between 'Just like we have hairpins and powder-puffs." Tommy handed over a rather shabby green notebook, and Tuppence began writing busily.' and 'Tommy handed Tuppence an empty shabby green notebook.'
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.