strange (pre)occupation

she moves from one machine to the next - inspecting, rotating and folding clothes. the old man keeps trying to make conversation with her about movies - movies that star children. at first the conversation seems innocent. frankly, she is in her mode and just wants to get this task out of the way. the old man keeps talking about 'home alone' (he believes there are 5 installments), 'dennis the menace' and about the motel where he lives. he keeps talking even though she continues her folding - making no attempt at eye contact. she comes to the last article - a red scarf and she folds it deliberately.