[Oh thank goodness, she'd just been wondering about how to wipe her eyes without making this worse. She takes the tissue gratefully, laughing, which only sounds a little like she's laughing through tears. It really is funny.]

This is my first time cutting onions. I knew about the effect, but it slipped my mind until I could feel it happening. Thank you! It's more embarrassing than I expected . . .

[She hands the tissue back and then goes to wash her hands properly, still smiling at the minor mishap.]

Sorry to interrupt.