It takes her a moment, but she laughs. "You're out on a limb there, Joe."
Marigold chuckles, even as she makes out a check to Nick for the magnificent tree. "Now, Nick, Amy here is visiting from out of town, and someone simply must show her around. Young Joe here was going to do so, but she's not local, and he's just a wee lad, so if you're not busy tonight, it would be just wonderful if you could escort them into town? The Christmas Market is set up, they'll have craft booths and vendors, snacks and Yuletide cheer, tree lighting and ice skating..."
Amy interrupts, "Miss Mary, I'm sure Nick is busy..."
Nick grins, "Actually, we provided their tree, and I'm going to be helping with the trimming before the lighting ceremony tonight."
"You see, he is busy." Amy says sensibly, until he continues,
"...and we could sure use a couple more hands to help out. You'll even get Reindeer Bucks to spend at the market." Nick gives a grin to Joe at the pun. "Get it? Bucks?"