Hattie's expression went neutral for a moment; of course he wouldn't have known, and that gives her the opportunity to be more playful, "I wouldn't worry about that, Frau. When you're rich, you can do whatever you want."

With a wink, she'd take his arm again and guide him past the register with little more than a 'Thank you for your patronage, Miss Ehvenn.' from the male cashier.

"I do appreciate the compliment though~. Oh, and the resturaunt is just two stores down."