The street wasn't too busy, the chatter of townsfolk, the clatter of horses hooves, the distant shrieking of the gulls. "Sounds lovely, Miss. Thank you." Ellie answered the question of shoes. Again, she still felt the need to thank the woman for her generosity. Yet, her mind was already moving beyond the boots and the bedsteads to think about her upcoming meeting with her parents to explain all this. It'll be fine.