He was so concerned. So thoughtful. How could she ask him to do something like give up the girl he was looking after?

"I'm not...I'm sorry. I'm not being fair to you, Jack."

Effe's face crinkled sadly. How could she be so stupid? And Sharpe had said too soon and of COURSE it was, what with Jack looking after the girl and all. He'd probably laugh at her for not thinking of the girl, Sharpe would. No one here thought she ever thought of what was good for children. They all thought she slaughtered and ate them in her spare time.

But no, she couldn't ask Jack to give up the task he had so selflessly taken on himself.

"We don't have to. You're right. I can't believe I've been this thoughtless."