[Hattie doesn't think anything unusual af the eyewiping, probably pollen. If she knew he was sobbing, she'd be very.. Well, not disappointed, but maybe alarmed. But that's neither here nor there. She moves to the side to allow him room. She again goes a little pale at Eponine's joke, and just gives a very awkward laugh in return.]

Well, that's what I'm good at, not to toot my own horn.. Besides you did the hard work, I just gave you a bit of guidance. [She coughs lightly.] And in return you gave me guidance, so.. I believe that makes us even, really.

[It's a bit short of a 'Thank you', isn't it?]

So, Eponine, who was it that brought you here anyway? I believe I should give them proper recognition.