Otter Creek maw

she was quiet, and considering for a moment. and then, I could teach you of Them, if you would like, offered in a quiet breath. perhaps he did not care to know Them, though! but anything, anything to be able to talk to him for a little while longer! 
and as for his asking... oh! she was so glad to hear it! we are only just beginning to plan it, and... perhaps... perhaps we will make it a Spring feast, instead, she thinks aloud, to herself and to him, it might make it easier for you to travel! him, and other friends she might make!
but he also spoke about not being able to make it. to hear such was disheartening, but her face was softened by understanding. who knew what might occur, between then and now?! she could not fault him for being planful himself!
but his other offer, tentative and gentle, caused her to smile fully. oh! I would love that, and that was the truth! there was something about Emmerich; he was so easy to speak to, she felt!