Whether it was late or she was tired, or simply overwhelmed (probably a combination of all three) Saffron suddenly felt her throat close up, her eyes growing hot. “That’s so lovely of you to say,” She said softly. His kind words touched her and she turned away quickly, embarrassed at the prospect of suddenly breaking down in front of a complete stranger. “I’m so sorry, forgive me.” Saff hurried to get her kerchief from her pocket. “It’s — it’s been quite a long day.”