Her eyelashes fluttered and she twisted her hands in front of her. "Oh no, it's not necessary. I won't be long."
"I will go with you."
She looked undecided then went around to several places and collected sketchbooks wrapped in plastic. Killer ran around, sniffing everything, and came back to them to touch their shoes with his nose, before he went exploring again. "Why did you hide it this far from the house?" The way she handled them, showed him how much they meant to her.
She smiled and then quickly straightened her lips. She would learn that it was all right to smile with him. "Joseph never liked to walk long distances."
"Why did Joseph not allow you to have these books?"