I had wanted to leave it there for her (40) decided to walk up to her and give her.
She asked me, "Is it a gift? Only (41 )will I take it."
I nodded, "Yes," and (42 ) at her.
"Thank you," she replied, and I left to buy some food from the (43.store )inside. On my way back to the car, the woman stopped me.
"I ( 44 ) a lot of cookies and candies on Christmas for people," she explained. "Would you like to have some?"
A bit taken aback, I (45.replied). "Yes.