“You never told anyone this?”
“No. My nickname was Frenchie and I liked it. The Escoffiers insisted I took their name, though I don’t believe they officially adopted me. The vicar had a big hand in seeing me settled with them. They were fantastic. They treated me like I was theirs. Their son and daughter did the same. They didn’t have to. That’s why when Klein butchered them I reacted the way I did. Now they are avenged and maybe I can settle.”
“The reverend sends his regards and asked me to tell you he is there if you need anything.”
“A sweet man.”
“Your family are buried in the churchyard and there are no charges.”
“That’s typical of the vicar too.”
“He has kept some of what are now your possessions. They are in the church hall. That is if you want anything.”
She shook her head. “
