<div style="text-align: justify;">Ellinor noticed the man cringing, and wondered what she had done to displease him. <br/><br/>When the man smiled, though, the girl relaxed. It seemed as though was not upset with her, which made her feel a bit better. She had to admit she liked his smile, and that she liked it better when it was an open one, instead of the more formal smile he had shown her afterwards.<br/><br/>"I really appreciate your help", Ellinor commented, showing a smile of her own. Her smile was a shy one, as though she wasn't really used to smiling often, but it was clearly sincere. Allowing Felix to carry her bundle of sticks, Ellinor blushed a little when he commented on her being pleasant. "I appreciate the compliment as well", she completed, feeling a bit awkward. It wasn't that she didn't trust Felix, it was just that she was not used to being complimented, let alone by men.<br/><br/>As Felix walked on, Ellinor followed, watching him walk as she paid some attention to her step, making sure she would not fall again. <br/><br/>"Mister Rhodes it is then", she agreed when he finally replied to her question to as how she should call him. It was better to have something to call her new acquaintance, as it would be sort of awkward not to have anything to call him by.<br/><br/>His question about her marital status made Ellinor laugh softly. It was clear she wasn't laughing at him, and it wasn't a malicious kind of laughter. "Yes, I am a Miss Ellinor", she finally replied with a smile. <span style="font-style: italic">'And I will probably be one forever'</span>, her mind added. She didn't tell Felix that, though, as it was completely unnecessary, and she was starting to get used to the idea.<br/><br/>She would walk in silence for the rest of the way, unless he said something she could respond to. As they walked, she would lead him in the direction where a small group of small cottages could be seen. It was clear, from the size and make of the cottages, that the young woman lived a pretty simple life.</div>