Mable took the bible quickly, holding it close to her chest as Nettie introduced herself.  The girl nodded in greeting, a nervous smile on her face as she watched Nettie's fall.

It took a long moment for the information offered to reach Mable.  She blinked, and blinked again, head tilting as her eyes strayed away from Nettie to the church again.

Left... town.

"I see," Mable said eventually, her voice distant.  "But really, I think you are mistaken, Ms. Nettie.  Father Brennan - he... I don't think he would leave Whitby.  He lives here, you know?  Why would he leave?"