"I don't know.  At least for the five days since I found you.  It might have been longer."  He didn't get the feeling she was faking it, but he didn't have a clue how to fix her.  "Maybe the best thing is just to let it lie for now, Marie.  Try your rabbit.  It's good."<br/><br/>Then just about anything edible was good these days.  Judging by her looks Marie wasn't starving, but she wasn't exactly well-fed either.  Nick ate his rabbit, then dusted off his hands.<br/><br/>"Cooking is a good skill.  Sewing is even better.  You need new clothes.  The weather shifted last night.  Cold wind blowing today. That dress you have on won't keep you warm.  I've got some men's clothes for you.  They'll probably fit you like a burlap sack.  If I give you a sewing kit, could you cut them down to fit yourself?"<br/><br/>There was a town not too far away and there were always isolated farmhouses, but he'd rather have her dressed properly with the wind blowing like it is.