[ a shy companion gives helen something else to focus on rather than her broken heart and confused emotions, and she smiles gently in an effort to help assure klara that she isn't here to torment her in any way. ]
Perhaps not, but you wear it well. It isn't often I see anything from that decade these days. [ which suggests she's older than she looks. ]
I don't believe you and I are acquainted. My name is Helen Magnus. May I ask yours?