Finally, Francis came out of the store, and returned to his vehicle. La Lynn, noting her mistake, gathered up her parcels without saying a word. She didn't seem put out by the inconvenience. She just hummed to herself as she got out of the car, and resituated herself in Francis' car. During the drive home, La Lynn did not engage in conversation. She may have noticed the look of amusement on Francis' face, but she did not make any comment. As per usual, La Lynn was not one to waste her breath on explanations; just a bit of humming was suffice. 119