Percy couldn't help but to stare in amazement. "You look so much like...your mother." For the first time since he arrived in the village, he really started feeling pangs of separation from Audrey, mingled with guilt. Not even his daughter Molly made him feel this way.Not even his daughter Molly made him feel this way. He didn't want to be reminded of his behavior as a husband, and so he usually kept busy with other activities and thoughts.
Realizing he was staring, he looked away momentarily, nervously, before returning his gaze upon her but trying to be more natural. He honestly told her, "I didn't even know I had a second daughter until I came here and Molly told me." He forced a smile and shrugged. "I guess we have a lot to catch up on." Understatement, said without conviction - Percy wasn't sure he really wanted to know.
He motioned to a nearby sofa and requested, "Sit down and tell me about yourself?"