[ What she is about to say that it sounds ridiculous and how she didn't believe such a thing. But Steinbeck is beaming, content with his role. So the term "scarback" finally comes to light. ]
That's very rewarding!
[ How can she speak so disdainfully of something that makes him so happy? What would be a nervous laugh (if she could laugh, at all) instead is replaced with a breathy response. ]
Ah, I cannot say that I have flowers -- plenty of greens, no flowers! I would most certainly appreciate it! It's not too terrible! I don't feel that it's right to have anyone to help me, not when I am able to do so, myself.
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[ What she is about to say that it sounds ridiculous and how she didn't believe such a thing. But Steinbeck is beaming, content with his role. So the term "scarback" finally comes to light. ]
That's very rewarding!
[ How can she speak so disdainfully of something that makes him so happy? What would be a nervous laugh (if she could laugh, at all) instead is replaced with a breathy response. ]
Ah, I cannot say that I have flowers -- plenty of greens, no flowers! I would most certainly appreciate it! It's not too terrible! I don't feel that it's right to have anyone to help me, not when I am able to do so, myself.