What do the words "But if you need me to hold your hand" suggest about Tante Lou?
She understands that Grant is nervous about
meeting with Pichot and wants to support him.
She is showing her gratitude to Grant for helping
Miss Emma even though he doesn't want to.
Tante Lou worries that Grant will not follow through
with the meeting unless she goes with him.
Tante Lou is being intentionally sarcastic because
she thinks Grant's attitude is childish.