Ellie was just beginning to understand boys, but even she knew that for anything meaningful to pass between them both parties had to talk to eachother. She saw this Matthew fellow's repeated shy glances, and smiled. He looked smart in his coat and buttons, but nothing seemed to blossom in the moment. He seemed the sort of inoffensive boy who would ask her for a turn at a church dance only to then step on her foot. Try harder Matthew.

"There ye go Matthew. Will there be anything else today, Miss?"