Edmund jumped up when he saw the man approaching, only to stand awkwardly until he was close enough to hear.  Down the street, Mable saw him and followed his gaze, starting a slow approach to his side.  He was surprised that the man knew he even had a sister, but at least that saved him from having to bring it up on his own.

"That's very generous of you sir," he said, motioning for Mable.  She rushed to his side, staring up at the stranger before them.  "This - this is Mable, my sister.  She's nervous so see me off."

The girl looked drastically different from Edmund, but she stuck close to his side like second nature.

"Did you tell him about me?" she asked Edmund before turning to the man.  "How'd you know about me?"