"I will say one t'ing, Mrs. Pearson, and t'is stays wit' ye. He sure is a handsome bloke and I t'ink the future Missus is one lucky lady." She giggled... "Is it alright if... if I have company? Ye see, I just met a fellow I'd really like ta get to know, but I want to be respectful like. He's a constable. He and I share an affinity fer sweets and t'would be a shame if I didn't get ta know him. But I just want ta know if it is alright ta be courted... Respectfully?"

She smiled at the offering of the money and the key, feeling so elated and hoping she didn't just blow it with her question.