‘We were close before, in our own way, but you have brought something quite unique with you. There’s a new sense of purpose which we lacked before. I, for one, am very grateful. And I feel it from the others too. Dawn has her sewing now. With careful steering she could turn that into a career for herself and move away from the infernal cleaning.’
People Are brought int o each others' lves for a reason...and tgat sese of friendship and belonging is emphasized here (and i hope abbie is able to recognize her impact, despite her feelings of being a poor friend whilst being taken over by her career)