[She interprets the sudden fit of hospitality as a less than subtle way to change the subject. Very well, no more information then.
She briefly considers going for the towel, but whatever impact it would have must be big - big enough to keep it in mind for another time. For now the plan is to retreat and wait.
She stands up. ]
No, thank you. In fact I was just about to leave.
You said you've never been here before and I wouldn't want to be taking up too much of your time.
[MEANWHILE my subject line is too short to describe what is happening in a 20 mile radius]
She briefly considers going for the towel, but whatever impact it would have must be big - big enough to keep it in mind for another time. For now the plan is to retreat and wait.
She stands up. ]
No, thank you. In fact I was just about to leave.
You said you've never been here before and I wouldn't want to be taking up too much of your time.