"Then let me. I earned my keep doing this and far more in Paris, Nadine. You are too pretty to be caught anyway. Me, I blend in with another street rat, but you are too pretty. If the police ask, they'll come banging but me, I can lie and they will arrest someone else. Not you though."

She chuckles. "You were together, no?" She raises an eyebrow and chuckles. "You are relieved? I miss it, you know? It weren't never nice but now - gosh, I miss him pulling my hair and that. I want someone to pull my hair and push me against the wall."

Eponine's expression darkens. "I shan't share with Julie, that witch. I will share anything with you or Flagg or Susan. But not that wicked witch."