At her mention of a well-run library, he smiled faintly. That was the sign of a well-run everything. A well-run life looked too easy to be real. His fellows thought that he had one of those - simple, effective, easy. If he could convince other people that everything was okay, maybe it would be.
Finishing his cup of coffee, he smiled at her offer for more. "Thanks, but this was more than enough." He knew when it was time to cut a social call short, and this was the perfect time. Standing up, he picked up his cup and spoon and set them down gently in the sink. "It was really nice talking to you, Sherri. I'm glad you're settling in here nicely. It's encouraging."