She nods, grateful and somewhat pleased that she hasn't managed to mix things up and she is, indeed, meeting one of her neighbours. She wonders when Jo had picked up the man, but it's hardly like she's in a position to judge. Who knows what sort of background and relationship they have, after all?

"And yes, water does belong in the river," she says with a heavy sigh. She gets the feeling the man doesn't know much in the way of plumbing, but she could use a hand. "Will you help me with some of the rugs? They're a bit heavy when soaked."