The girl scowls when Pendrake says "Little one", and raises up to her full two feet, hands on hips.
But then, she shies under Solange's gaze. "We told them where the rich people would lose their purses, but we don't know where they live. Mostly. Uncle Cassus would take us in on holidays, and he was pretty rich, but we didn't tell her about him. He was way too nice for that."
"We don't know where Tomas is. But if'n you let us go, we can help! Tomas' gang will go on a brave adventure again, just like in the old days. ONly this time, it'll be to find him"