I nodded slowly. This would take time, but I was willing to wait as long as it took. Since I'd be working here everyday for awhile, there would be plenty of chances to get to know her better, to open her up. "Working the afternoons sounds good and don't worry about working me too hard. Whatever you have for me to do, I'm sure I can handle it." Out of the corner of my eye, I saw an old grandfather clock. The time said 12:45. "It's that late already?" It felt like hardly any time had passed at all. I was having a good time, but I didn't want to overstay my welcome either.