Go ahead and wrap it up in your next tag if you like =)
"It is," Peony agreed, "and you are hardly interrupting. But you must have things to do, as well." She made up her mind and paid for the book of children's stories. It was always good to have something to give to a homesick, lonely apprentice. "I'm afraid I've lingered too long, myself. It was a pleasure running into you." She would have to make a point to renew the acquaintance on more than professional terms after the rush of festival season had ended. "I hope you'll let me know next time whether you enjoyed the book."