Helen appreciated this childish excitement the other women exuded, it was refreshing and pleasant - welcoming in a way. Inviting ocean waves to draw one in. She offered a bright smile, "No, we've not had the pleasure. I'm Helen." And took the offered hand- not her preferred type of greeting but it would do for now. Rather than letting the hand drop quickly, Helen offered another friendly squeeze and then released it.
"You are very fortunate, your father put a lot of work into all this and it shows."