the pleasure of answering questions about her own life in Paris and beyond.

Ina hung on every word, absorbing it all, seeds for a garden of dreams she had never realized could exist until those long, pleasant days in that covered wagon.

After a week, the travelers descended the eastern flanks of the Vosges range. Another week on found them crossing the border into Switzerland.

The Pierces didn't realize it at the time, but they were forming a bond with Ina that would last the rest of their lives.

The three moved into a guest residence on Marie's family estate. Her parents were somewhat wary at first about the   homeless child their daughter brought with them: Where was she from? Had she been some kind of slave? Was she a runaway? Would someone come looking fo...

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