“Tha knows tha will — I canna ca’ thee Powla. Should I ca’ thee Minnie?”
It was the name of a dead sister.
“Minnie?” she exclaimed in surprise.
“Aye, should I?”
She answered in full-throated German. He laughed shakily.
“Come on — come on under. But do yer wish you was safe in th’ Vicarage? Should I shout for somebody?” he asked.
“I don’t wish, no!” She was vehement.
“Art sure?” he insisted, almost indignantly.
“Sure — I quite sure.” She laughed.