"Unfortunately for you, that's not what the records are going to say," he replies with the slightest bit of amusement, "You're going to be an example to all the other trash that wander these streets, messing up the work of us honest men. And if they have any sense, they'll learn from it." and without another word he pulls the trigger, shooting Eponine right where she stands.

The sound shocks Hattie for a moment, making her freeze in place as she slowly registers what may have just happened. She didn't see, only heard after all. She tried to get to her feet, she tried to yell, but her body wouldn't cooperate.