Nettie glanced towards the side at Maxim. "Well, if the apple is good enough for your mother, I'd like to try one too."

She wanted to refuse his payment for the tart. But it did seem rather rude. The young woman was having a pleasant time and if things turned, she'd simply pay him back for it. "Thank you kindly for this.." her good mood radiated from her as she bit into the sample and nodded in appreciation. "Thank you!"