She was still trying to control herself, and when Benny spoke, she took a deep breath and swallowed. Benjamin looked up at her.
"I'm alright, sir." she said, but her voice was shaky, and her eyes were wet. At last a tear rolled down her cheek and she quickly wiped it away and grasped. "I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry," she quickly said and she blushed.
"Rose, go outside and clean yourself up." Benjamin said slowly. It was not an order this time. There was kindness in his voice.
The girl moved her chair back once more, even redder now, muttered another apology, got up and rushed out without looking at Benny.