I think I recall reading in one of the Almanac books that while Barnabas initially thought that Rachel was the reincarnation of Josette, she wasn't (they just looked alike, but there the simularity ended), while Kitty was, in fact, Josette's reincarnation. But it's interesting to see how the lives of Josette and Kitty were different. Josette was born in wealth and lived a pampered lifestyle, making her somewhat spoiled. Kitty was born in the duldrums of nineteenth century working class and had to "claw" her way to the top (in this case, by marriage). When she lost it all because her dearly, beloved deceased wealthy husband blew it all on candy, she had to rely on her working class fight-for-what-you-want senses in order to maintain the comfy, upper-class life to which she had become accustomed. I wonder if it had happened to Josette, how would she have dealt with it? She never had to fight for anything and probably would have no idea what to do. If she lost everything that meant something to her, she undoubtedly would've just curled up and died. Come to think of it, she did.
Gerard