Alice stared at the gesture. Her face felt hot. She wasn't used to such a... bold demonstration. Lory's words disturbed her more, however. They jumped at her throat and sat on her chest, making it hard to breathe. They were meant to be thought and then buried, not spoken. Her eyes burned again but she tried to keep her tears in this time. "I would 'ave been a burden. It was me own choice." She said quietly. She turned to the cart and put the turnip she had been holding back on the pile, rearranging it for no reason other than to seem busy.