He was concerned that my roof might be leaking and offered to repair it. [So nice and helpful, that man (he was, possibly, inspired).] I suppose with all the rain we had earlier, it's not an unfounded thought. [She wouldn't know, since she was a child at the time and obviously not staying in her hut. Let's not talk about that.]
I turned him down, but... [wringing her hands - is this a terrible idea?] maybe it does need some work?