Augie hestitated, almost flinching. She wondered how he could have known, and she peered inquisitively at him. "Yes," she said, after a brief, startled moment. It was not after all a secret that her father was unwell, and that was even before the shock of Edward's passing had left him almost mute with sorrow. "Thank you," she added, feeling this deserved some more answer. "I appreciate your time. Your work is the best, after all."