"It tickled the baby!" she laughed, as she went off to her kitchen.
Later, at the table, they both fought off any return of emotional topics.
"Do you know when you leave?" he asked her.
"Yes, at ten."
"You will let me get you aboard the train?"
"We would appreciate it very much, thank you, Jerry."
"Shall I tell people you've gone for a visit?"
"Yes. I told Bobs."
"Is Mrs. Biggs coming?"
"Yes. She'll be here when we go. I invited Billy to come, too."