[He smiles and inclines his head] Wwell, I sure don't mind you bein' polite. It's one a your nicest qualities.

[He cocks his head as she asks her question, but it's not a difficult one after all]

It's been hard in some wways, but things havve happened here...good things. I nevver wwould trade the time I'vve had here, though there are times wwhen there's not enough excitement.