Indeed, she didn't know what he was thinking, that he was thinking similar thoughts as she. She said to Clover, "Why don't ye get washed up fer supper? I wish ta talk to yer pa about something important." She kissed him on his forehead and gave him another hug, before shooing him from the room so she could talk to Fred. Assuming the boy left, she said, "We should... probably get married as soon as I am well enough ta do so."