She nodded.  "I figured that out. But out there alone, there is no way of knowing till you spend time with a person.  I had to be sure.  It takes more than a few days to get to know a person usually, but seeing how he is with you all, it became pretty clear after a couple of days that he was a good man.  And getting to know you was nice.  Just being myself for the most part."  She sighed softly.  "Not having to be so always on edge and careful would be nice."