I took the "pusher of Paua shells" bit as an attempt at affectionate teasing
of Harry.

Same here.

Perhaps it would have been clearer if Diana had stuck an emoticon onto it

Probably would have helped. Not everyone visiting here is as familiar with
Diana as some of us.

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