[The sympathetic expression gets a smile from Blanche. A little shy, but mostly warm.

He'll do nicely.]

Oh. [There's mild disappointment in her voice when he says he's new, but she still seems happy enough.] Well, thank you! I just hope I'm not too much trouble. But I appreciate you being willing to try to help me like this....

Do you at least know the way back to the dorms? I don't remember how to get back anymore. I'm so terrible with directions. It's a little embarrassing.