Say This Name Three Times And...
She stared up in awe at the tall man, clad in a beautiful scarlet bathrobe with embroidered sunbursts all over it.
"Did you call me?"
Fantine blushed unhappily, wiping at her eyes. "Yes. My mother gave me your name and told me if I were ever in need--she got it from her mother, and it's been passed down--"
"What's wrong, mademoiselle?" Chrestomanci asked gently, looking over her and the little girl clasped in her arms.
"I have no one to keep Cosette."
"Has she shown signs--?"
"Only a few."
"Give her to me. I shall find her a home."
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