Audra was well aware that the tailor's apprentice had called that morning but he wasn't mentioning it because he thought she was unaware of the fact. Of course she'd been the one to receive him and the housekeeper would surely have said as much. She also doubted very much that he was trying to make small talk with her. That left but one other option which was that he was about to inquire further as to the nature of the visit. He wasn't worrying himself about money again, was he? There might be some other reason for his curiosity but that was the only one she could presently think of.
Poor Ford must still be worrying himself over the finances. It was one thing to be a grown man supporting himself but another entirely to suddenly have to manage the situation of an entire family. Most men steadily acquired that responsibility.
In the interest of not jumping the gun or potentially embarrassing her son she chose to say nothing and let him come out with it himself. "He did drop in briefly, yes."
Poor Ford must still be worrying himself over the finances. It was one thing to be a grown man supporting himself but another entirely to suddenly have to manage the situation of an entire family. Most men steadily acquired that responsibility.
In the interest of not jumping the gun or potentially embarrassing her son she chose to say nothing and let him come out with it himself. "He did drop in briefly, yes."
