How to charm a Southern, English-major cat lady

I was just listening as Steve spoke with a mobile veterinarian about coming around to look at Eudora's red eye.

Steve: Her name is Eudora, spelled E-u-d-o-r-a.

(pause)

Steve: Exactly as in Welty. That's who she was named for.

After Steve told him that, the vet replied, "Woo! I'm gonna like that cat."

And I'm gonna like this vet.