Ahahaha, so cute. XD She likes the cute naive ones, which won't protect him from losing his cash, but she might teach him a trick or two, just so he doesn't go and get them all killed. (Flattery will get you everywhere, especially into the poorhouse. :D)
She might be a bit irritated if he tries to take her lessons too literally, though. "Dammit, when I say you need to walk like a cat I didn't mean it that way. Mages, so damn flashy."