The next day Ruth woke up a little late than usual. She couldn't fall asleep till late in the night as her mind was clogged with her trouble in the woods and the interaction between her and Rees.
She couldn't help but think about Rees's strange behaviour again and again. After contemplating about a hundred times, she decided to bring this topic with Thea.
She hurriedly got ready to go to Mr Cooper's tailoring shop. The man was very strict when it came to his business and didn't tolerate tardiness.
She gave Mr and Mrs Payne their parcel safe and secured before going to the shop.
"May I ask what is there in the parcel?" Ruth asked the question that was eating up her mind.
"Oh, there are some pickles and medicines, my sister-in-law has sent for us." Mr Payne answered.
For a moment Ruth thought that she had to go through such trouble and receive Rees's anger only for some pickles and medicines?!