“You’re too kind,” Temperance responded, wondering where some people found this apparently unending well of kindness of spirit. She had tried, lord knows she had, but some aspects of their religion had always been more of a struggle than others. Temperance had never baulked at doing somebody a good turn – she was not villain, after all – but she could never remember feeling half as light as Mrs Beck looked.

“I know this isn’t your first but if you need anything please do not hesitate to ask for my assistance,” Temperance added, feeling she might as well offer the skills she actually possessed rather than lean on one’s that were rusty at best. Pleasant, meaningless conversation was tricky but she was more than capable of adeptly birthing a child.

Perhaps it was time she shared this particular skill with Blythe? She certainly couldn’t be doing much good at the constabulary!

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Wonderful set by Lady <3