"He's a nice guy," commented Jenny. Aunt Ilinca glared at her. Jenny shrugged and smiled. "They never listen when I tell them that."

Aunt Ilinca took Su's hand and shook it gingerly.

"Pay no attention to that," said Jenny. "She is awfully worried about baba. So, coffee? And I'm going to be checking into a room in your hotel while you're in. Wouldn't want you to feel abandoned."

Something about Jenny's expression might have indicated she desperately needed a break.