"I know, child, I know. Trust me, I know. Breaks my heart, it does."

He settles them both into the seats he's set up, pours her a glass of lemonade like a gentleman ought to.

"She'll settle, I know it. Just needs somewhere calm 'n quiet. Too much excitement 'round here, especially when new arrivals come. It's taken a toll on her poor heart, I just know it. But she'll come good. The Lord always provides his peace inth' end."