"I can match amazement with your terror, then. You are a surprise."
"You are disappointed in me," she said quickly.
"I expected a—a—well, a bigger woman, and older."
"I see. You didn't expect a half portion?"
"Exactly," he smiled. "Well, we were extremely interested in your story."
"I am so glad."
"What else have you done?"
"Nothing."
"That your first story?"
"Yes."