... Oh. [He looks over, then looks back at her... but then he looks down at the two boxes that are still sitting on the ground. Wasn't one of them...?]

Everyone has a lot to do, and me especially. [That's not a yes or a no, but he does, very suddenly, yank the box back out of her hands, go back to the pile and...

... Pull out another one to shove at her.] There! This should be the fabrics for set building. [A jaunty salute.] Your contribution is greatly appreciated!