"It's all right, dear...you remember me, don't you?" He smiles and pats the bench next to him. To the Minister, he responds. "Well now, really..." but his eyes smile just the same.
"Tell me, Miss Dora...how long have you been here? Is your whole family here?" he continues smiling, trying to put her at ease. He of course recognized her, but his thoughts on the how and why are nothing but speculation at this point.