Again, Penny found herself blushing at Matt's assurance that he enjoyed what she already gave him, even if she thought it to be a small thing. "I am pleased that you enjoy the books, and the friendship, of course. I enjoy your friendship as well. I've had so few friends - I would never have expected there to be so many interesting people in town and I'm only sorry I didn't find my way down here sooner," she admitted. "I was merely thinking... I want to show my appreciation for your thoughtfulness!" Penny felt silly saying it and she couldn't place why, exactly.
"Well, if nothing else, I will certainly pick out some more wonderful books, I promise you that," she added a bit more seriously.