Aaah! So, I hear that there are people needing my advice on various things? Well, I will do just that! What is it that you wish to ask of me? Perhaps you want to know the way around the streets of Paris? I know the way around, I do! Or perhaps you would like to know the code in which I use to converse with my family about the various crimes we get into? If these are not the things you wish to know then I will leave you to ask what you wish.
How about I tell you about myself? I was born in a little town called Montfermail and I have a younger sister Azelma, a younger brother Gavroche and I had two younger brothers but I know not what happened to them. My parents got rid of both them and Gavroche. Gavroche went to live on the streets when he was just a little one. My parents loved me and Azelma, oh, yes they did. Now my father only wants us around to be look outs for his schemes and to make sure that the Bobbies don't catch us. I am very quick at running away, I am! Well, there is not much more I can think to tell you.
Respectfully
Éponine
P.S. I do know how to read, I do! I also know how to write all though it is not much. Oh, I do know how to sow up little things like wholes in garments. Monsieur Marius had a hole in one of his shirts. I saw it when he and I were walking in the lark's meadow. I told him that I could sow it up for him, but he did not reply. Baah! He is such a fickle boy! Oh, I do wish he would love me for I do love him so!
When I came to his apartment that morning, he seemed to take no notice that I was in the room. I told him about myself and my family and he took the liberty of giving me a five franc piece and I was so grateful for we need the money. I went to his apartment for my father had written him a letter asking for money. Did you know Monsieur had found the parcel that silly sister of mine dropped the day before while we were running away from the Bobbies? Well, I believe I have spoken too much and I shall leave you to ask me anything you wish to.
Éponine