Happy To Get Some Help
In this setting, Mary could not help but feel watched, but she was also relieved that someone was present who was willing to attest to her honesty. The woman holding the letter hesitated for a moment, then shattered it again before tossing it back Mary’s way.
The Woman Stormed Off
Before leaving the line, Mary overheard her add, “I guess that this has to be nonsense then.” Of course, the whole situation had attracted a lot of unwelcome attention, and Mary felt like the center of attention in this situation. The last thing she wanted was that.