The old women walked over to the girl and Salem hopped up and walked across the counter, purring in greeting. "hello dear." The women said. Brusenna flicked her eyes from the young man over to Mrs.Donalbain as she gave a smile. "Hello Mrs.Donalbain." She said, a light lit at the end of her words. "Did that book I've been asking about come in?" Brusenna nodded, a happy light entering her eyes. "As A matter of fact it did, let me go fetch it." She said before she disappeared into the back room. A few moments later she returned and placed it in a bag as the elder counted out coins before trading them for her book. "Thank you dear." "You're very welcome." The girl said, brushing her bangs out of her face. "Well, I best be getting on home. Are you sure you won't consider my offer? I just hate to think of you living here all by yourself." Brusenna shook her head. "I don't want to be a burden. And besides, Salem here will protect me." She said with a small giggle as she petted said cat.