Mayleen was shocked when Motto introduced himself. No one ever bowed to her. She was immediately drawn to him. She was glad to help him shop but he hurried from her. Then utterly surprised he thrust his bag of money into her hands. No one ever trusted her so easily. Then he sounded so familiar and had the quick manners of…her father.<br/><br/>Was it possible the rumors were true? Mott looked like a younger replica of her father. Motto was gracious, cheerful, and trusting. She paid for his items and made sure the gypsey knew which wagon his belongings would go. Her wagon was full and so all the dishes were carefully wrapped and placed in a trunk filled with hay onto Motto's wagon.<br/><br/>She saw Lore Mistress talking to the shopkeeper. Arrangements were made for their destination. Animals were to accompany them.<br/><br/>Mayleen made a last purchase of food. She filled three sacks of smoked meats, two sacks of fresh fruit and garden vegetables. One sack containing penny candy, an apple, an orange, a small cheese disk wrapped in wax, and dried meat for the trip. She purchased a loaf of bread with cinnamon and raisins until she could bake a loaf. She made a mental note to get breakfast biscuits and the recipe. They were good with jelly or honey spread on it with butter.<br/><br/>She paid 2 gold silver coins from Motto's pouch and received 160 silvers back. She owed only 2 gold coins and received 40 silvers back. She knew she saved a lot from her trading.<br/><br/>She carried the sacks and placed them behind the buckboard in a small trunk that had a lock. She carried the key on a silver chain around her neck. She locked up the food.<br/><br/>She returned to the inn and waited for Teresa and Nikolas to add their coins to her collection. The teen did not tarry when the Lore Master made the final call for a meeting.<br/><br/>When she returned she saw Motto was out of breath and sweat beaded on his face. She handed him a clean cloth from her new coat. "Motto, take this an here are yahs coins. Me had the gypsy helper placer the box of dishes in yah wagon. Tain't had non's trust me width yahs coins. Yahs an awful lik me Pa. Me's been told me's gots a brother. Meh thinks yah might be's 'em."