[ . . . . hmph. She at least has the frame of mind to recognize that he really does seem to be trying everything that he can.]
Fine....
[She wants to say "thank you" or some other way to express her gratitude. But now that he's not a stranger - she knows his name and everything! - she doesn't know how to word it.]
.... Are you always this helpful to people you get stuck with?
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Fine....
[She wants to say "thank you" or some other way to express her gratitude. But now that he's not a stranger - she knows his name and everything! - she doesn't know how to word it.]
.... Are you always this helpful to people you get stuck with?
[Look. She at least called him "helpful".]