[He might not mind, but she does. She's always kept things like this under control so well, and now that she isn't? Well, she's really at a loss. She clears her throat.]

Well, if you don't mind me staying... [Oh, she hates how that came out!] I mean, I guess I understand being happy for guests who aren't like that. But... are you really sure I shouldn't thank you? I feel like I should--I feel like all of us should.

[Honestly, she sort of feels like she should thank him for not completely and totally making fun of her.]