The woman stopped and turned to look at him. She was a lovely woman which Esteban was certainly able to appreciate. "Then I am quite glad I was able to stop you before you left," Esteban said. The ABC did not exactly boast a reliable lost and found box. Most of the time, patrons helped themselves to the lost items of others. She probably would have next found it astride the head of someone who would insist they'd had it their whole life. They did get interesting sorts in the ABC.

"I can see why. It certainly does bring sunshine and daffodils to mind," Esteban said in agreement. He was not the sort to be put off by cheerfulness. He was a cheerful fellow himself, after all, quite prone to mirth and joviality. "Though I must say your smile does produce the same effect."