"It's no bother, dear." Lottie replied.

In truth, it was nice to fuss over a young girl, it made Lottie feel useful. She didn't do this sort of thing much anymore with Kate, who getting to the age where being with parents wasn't fashionable and she was trying to make her own way.

"You can get down dear. Would you like me to go with ye to the shop?" she asked.