I turned back towards the window.

I heard the paper rustle as she folded it. “Like the scenery?” she asked.

“Uh huh.”

“I’m glad you do,” she said. “Some people prefer the animate scenery.”

I said, “You’re a lot more cordial this morning than you were yesterday.”

“Perhaps I like you better.”

“Perhaps.”

“Perhaps I feel better.”

“Perhaps.”

“Perhaps you just imagine I’m nicer.”