She nodded seriously.  "Yes, sir."  She agreed with the rules.  She didn't need much and only stolen when in need of food or clothing.  Well, and the occasional book.  "Do you have some books?  I brought two.  But would like to borrow any of yours if you would not mind."  She was saying the truth.  She enjoyed reading, but also it was to see if he really would borrow the simple item.