Ruth turned her eyes down for a second and shrugged. What jealous anger she had felt earlier left her for the moment. She didn't like her old friend pitying her. And yet she could use help. "Depends on what 'elp ye can offer." She looked back up and reluctantly admitted. "Me man ran off and left me with t' two bairns. I've no idea where 'e is. We couldn't pay rent anymore. I need a safe place to... work, until my new flat's sorted." If it would be sorted. She pointed at her face. "Where they don't do that. Where do you sell?"