Possible Clues:

• Kind deed
• Courteous act, to a Brit
• Left out spice as an act of kindness for a two-year period
• Number keeping a slightly larger number back
• Prefer small group to secure a victory
• Character getting left out -- is that a kind act?
• Prefer Grace's rent-free companion?
• A number in quartet show preference
• Indication of support to approve
• Prefer a violin, initially, in quartet