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She was pleased with his response, and a small smile graced her features.  She let him take in the view as long as he wished and didn't interject with speech or action until he had addressed her.  They do.  She liked to press them and keep them, she often collected roses to bathe in their water.  Hopefully she had collected enough to last her through the winter — she missed them when they faded away.

So, tell me more about yourself.  Is there anything you would like to show me?  He hadn't been in this area long, but perhaps he had found something.