Edith gave no attention to the other boy, although she had no reason to. She simply felt like being rude, as usual. She smiled darkly again the the young boy's words.
"Do not fret, dear" she said softly, doing her best to sound compassionate, even though it wasn't working that well. "I will pay for your cake and some for your friend too." She acknowledged Nell for the first time since she approached them, although the look she gave the other boy was one of slight annoyance.