<div align="center"><em>Matilda...talking to Lulu, Paul and accepting Shawn's offer.</em></div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">Matilda smiled at Paul.<br/><br/><strong>"Thank you. I'll see you soon."</strong><br/><br/>At Lulu's explanation, Matilda nodded and was about ready to answer when Shawn asked her to lunch. She didn't like it when he bragged about his wealth and influence, but the thought that he was trying to impress her was flattering. Smiling, she tilted her head and answered in the affirmative.<br/><br/><strong>"That would be nice, although you don't have to pay."</strong><br/><br/>She knew that she should...and probably would...end up letting him, but she always felt a bit guilty accepting money, even if she could tell that his suit probably cost more than two month's rent at her apartment. Coming around from the desk, she grabbed her purse and coat, and then waved to Lulu.<br/><br/><strong>"I'll see you later. Bye!"</strong><br/><br/>Taking his larger hand, Tilly walked with him to the door and they left.</span>