[ she frowns gently over the suggestion, not because she isn't appreciative, quite opposite, she would love to have a worker or two or three to help run her business. it's just...— ]

— But the place's not done yet. I still have to finish painting, a wall needs to be knocked down, I need more stools to install, and furniture. There's still so much to do with it. But this stupid, whacko place won't quit with its crap long enough for me to do anything.