Tilda suspected Elma had invited Lyndon on purpose.

With doubts but setting them aside for now, Tilda said to Lyndon, "Thanks for bringing Elma and Sheldon. Feel free to leave if you're busy."

Lyndon raised an eyebrow, well aware that this was typical behavior for Tilda.

Just as he was about to talk, Rosalynn jumped in. “Hey, why not pull up a chair and eat with us?"

“Yep, now that you're here, having an extra handsome man around makes the dining experience even better,"