Elijah became clearly relieved and smiled. He leaned towards Anthony, careful in case he was more bothered than he let on, and held up the book. He gestured to the words and spoke them out in careful pronunciation trying to point out how the letters in the words made the sounds. "If you wish me to .. slow down. Don't hesitate to ask.Or if you have questions. I've never taught before. But I'm happy to try if you are happy to learn."