Yes, sir. While I certainly could not discount the possibility entirely, I would note that Ms. Bassett is in the habit of writing and reciting poetry in the vein of 'kittens and their velveteen mittens' being the leading indicator of when a gentleman is 'smitten' with a young lady. Although, given your preference for cat-like Spirits, perhaps they are telling in your understanding with Ms. David.

[While he has some sympathy for Wash to have suffered Madeline, Jeeves is far too amused by his suffering - particularly given the extraordinary display Wash and Ziva had given on the open communicator - to not needle him politely.]