Introductions - Francine

Meet Francine, the lady i told you about that went to hospital because of cancer of the intestines.
She is an old Swazi lady. She was the first one of the lot i met, ages ago. We didn't always get along. She had a habit of getting a bit too drunk and harassing me for money, but she was rather charming about it.

Now that she got to know me, she doesn't harass me at all and is always very pleasant. She is a superbly entertaining character. Crazy but charming.

During the day she sleeps a lot. She drinks quite a bit but who can blame her? She has been living in this street for years. She keeps to herself a lot, but the other ladies always take care of her. When we bring lunch - someone always insists i keep a plate aside for her if she is not there.

The other day she asked Colleen to buy her some toothpaste. She wanted to be clean for when - from what i understand - someone comes and takes her home. She's been saying that a lot lately.. No-one ever comes. It's quite heart breaking.