[Oh, thank goodness Mary's "older sister" is level headed. Garry was worried she might be angry with him regardless, as Mary really was just a little girl herself. But she seems to understand.

And then lets him know of the girl's impending distress. It's a little funny hearing that, as if he hadn't had this conversation and met Mary without knowing she was already here he'd be the one in distress...]

...I imagine so. She didn't like me from the beginning, and I can't imagine her opinion now.

[Or fear, really.]

It's a very thankful thing that you approached me to talk about this. Rest assured, I won't be harsh with her even if she lashes out.

There's no reason for me to be holding any grudges against little girls, after all.