[ Claire scoffs and gives a tilt of her head, as if to say 'you have a point.' She watches has he goes through her notes, her loopy but neat cursive, shorthand for quite a lot of the writing. Finally, after a few generous moments, she clears her throat a bit. ]

I have to admit, it's a bit exciting knowing someone is reading what I've thought with interest. My husband always listens, but he's...well, he's from the 18th century. I've had to start with explaining the concept of germs.

[ She's sure if he didn't believe her then, he doesn't believe her now, but that doesn't make it any less true, and so she doesn't mind. ]

Is there anything there you'd like elaboration on?