"It's rare that one would. I've just lived a long time and seen a lot of things. This is hardly the first time I've found myself in a situation that I want, very desperately, to extricate myself from. I have to look to the advantages of it since escape does not seem to be forthcoming."

Helen knew that this village had a secret, had a way to escape that she simply hadn't stumbled upon yet. She would bide her time with making soap and experimenting with medicines to make their lives better but when she found a way home, she was going to take it.

"But I'll find a way out. Eventually."