The elderly vendor smiled warmly as we approached.
« What flavor? »
« Cotton candy! » Emma squealed.
He chuckled and scooped bright blue and pink ice cream into a cone.
I reached into my beach bag for my wallet, but before I could pull out a bill, he gently pushed my hand away.
« This one’s on me. »
I blinked.
« Oh, no. That’s very kind, but you don’t have to do that. »
His eyes moved briefly from me to Emma.
« I insist. »