It sounds as though you had a lively household. I had a quiet childhood.

[ She's glad for Ethlyn. It was just her and her parents, living their isolated lives. Then, just her alone. There was a good reason for it, but she wonders what it would have been like to have someone to lean on. Even now, she's scared of getting too close to others in fear of bringing misfortune to them. She doesn't want to burden Ethlyn like that, so she can only agree to a small thing. ]

I don't want to trouble you with my problems. If we could sit and have tea on occasion, that would be more than enough for me. I'd be happy to lend an ear to your troubles as well.

[ She doesn't know if she can be of any help, but she'll try. ]