Vela was surprised and pause at first, as she was not used to being hugged other than her mother and father.  Then with a happy laugh, she hugged the woman back.  When Betsy pulled back, Vela smiled.  "My pleasure.  Really." 

"I am excited that you will be able to use the material and looking forward to the tea parties.  Now though, I should get down and meet with Eleanor to go over this week's menu and the list of things I need to get."  She also needed to start making up the day's lunch and snacks to put in Mr. Blackwood's workshop area, she thought.