Of course she can't stand to hold onto him. Catching back a sigh, he edges round the table to put his hand just under her elbow. Not quite supporting, just there.
"Why don't I see you to yours?", he indicates the bedroom, because he'd be happier knowing she hadn't cracked her skull on the furniture before he leaves her. "I wanted to ask you something, anyway."
[come in to my parlor]
"Why don't I see you to yours?", he indicates the bedroom, because he'd be happier knowing she hadn't cracked her skull on the furniture before he leaves her. "I wanted to ask you something, anyway."