Sheppard & Michelle
"That's good," Michelle said. "I've got a place to myself. Only two rooms but the mortgage is paid, and it's cozy enough now that I've got it fixed up."
She'd like to talk more, he was an attractive man, but she needed to go schmooze with some other people. And he was busy with planning. "It's been nice to meet you, John, and I look forward to talking to you again, but now I'm going to wander off."
She stood. "Feel free to drop my place sometime, and I'll give you the grand tour."