Ellie listened to her brother's explanation for the symbol that she had looked at. "Oh interesting." Ellie replied, her tone suggesting only passing interest. She had no love of war, it was just boys with destructive toys. "Oh? If ye were in the shop, ye s'ould 'ave said. I must 'ave been out back." she answered, the two siblings missing each other like fishing boats passing in the fog. He asked after her wellbeing and her activities.

"Well, Miss Christine - sorry, Miss Pennyfeather, keeps me busy enough. Always something to do over there, cleaning somethin', puttin' stuff away. I've even minded the shop on occasion."