[It's not like Robert wouldn't answer them though... even now. That's just the sort of person he is.]

... Th-thank you... I, I a-appreciate the kind gesture.

... [Softly:] Do... do you th-think it would be... t-too forward of me to... to leave the... th-the... [- and his voice shakes a little -] g-gift I m-meant to give her with your h-household...?