Anyone?!!” I called out from inside the cart, and a pretty looking young girl appeared. She held her two hands together, making it obvious, that she was timid.

“ What's your name?!” I asked of her, and she faced the floor. “ Miriam.” She said, with her face still facing the ground…

I raised her head up with my hands… she looked innocent, and pretty. “What was she doing here as a maid?” I asked myself.

“Why are you here?” I asked her, as I couldn't keep it to my self any longer.

She played with her hands, and was reluctant to reply… then I asked her, “ how old...