"Just hit seven months! Her birthday's July 1st. Say hi, Gwen!"

Gwen stares at him with big blue saucer eyes like he's the wildest thing she's ever seen, then says "beh" through the fingers halfway in her mouth.

"She does that to everyone." Sally rolls her eyes fondly. "Anyway, I'm Sally Boyle, and this is Guinevere, my daughter. Lovely to meet you, César. You're one of the new ones, right? Welcome to town!"