Lottie considered the shade against her companion's skin and hair. "I love it!" She answered with brisk joy. "Ye know, when I were young, I loved the colour blue..." maybe Lottie had bought it for herself years ago. Who knows?

"Would ye like me to fix yer hair with it?" She asked. "I think all my daughters should look their best." She added, hoping her words of encouragement would strengthen the girl's spirit.