"Don't worry about it," he said gently, putting the money inside the little folder the bill came in and putting it back on the table. "I thought it'd be nice to treat you," he explained, a shy smile forming on his lips. He hoped she wouldn't be offended; he knew women, particularly ones in later times, were becoming increasingly independent and did not like for the man to automatically pay for things. But he couldn't help himself - he had to at least try it and see how she reacted.