[she has mentally categorized this kid as Basically Like Stingy and thus does not take offense, merely tries to dial down her energy a bit.]

Gosh, I'll have to work it in, somehow... The batter, maybe, or even... And then the peel, I can...

[wheels just visibly turning in her head. then, she pauses, and smiles at him.]

Thank you. I really do appreciate it. [and she clearly means more than the lemons.]