Eva had her own opinion about Mr. Shaw's untimely demise, but she kept it to herself. Grandma Guthrie always did say 'If you can't say something nice...'

"Yes, his family surely must miss him."

She cut herself off before she could say 'bless his heart'.

She took the proffered hand and shook. "Thank you. Ah don't believe we have met, Mr...?"