"That's why you don't let them know it bothers you. They'll only keep doing it. No one can diminish your self worth but yourself." But Eponine does a pretty good number on herself as is.

"Money isn't everything." She would gladly give it all up if it meant she wouldn't have to have her curse. But people who don't have money their entire lives don't usually understand or agree with that - and people who /do/ have money all of their lives rarely agree with it.

Ella knew most people would disagree, actually. Sliding off of the edge of the bed beside Eponine, Ella reached over to rest a hand on the girl's shoulder. "Just promise me you won't turn out to be the kind of lady that things because she has money, she can treat people poorly, or throw money at your problems."