Thomas looked confused when she put her hand in his. He dropped it quickly though not roughly. "Ah, good. You got it. Now it's a long walk back but I suppose you can't make it that far can you? Living in a big town in France or whatev'r it was? I live on th' edge of town. I's just me an' the goats. " He was sure his daughter didn't know, but he wasn't going to tell her yet. "Your moth'r, she never told you a thing about me did she? probably acted like I didn't exist." He grumbled angrily as he gripped the leashes and walked.