“You...”

One woman displayed visible annoyance.

The other woman, maintaining her composure, offered, "Miss Marshall, my third-grade niece is looking for a piano teacher. Since you're unoccupied, would you consider part-time work?"

“I mean no disrespect. I just admire your skill!" she added quickly, though the insincerity in her voice was palpable.

Claudia's eyes narrowed at the woman. "Alright, but my tutoring rates aren't cheap.”