Mrs Payne was concerned for Ruth. She did not want her to fall prey to Theodora's another treacherous scheme. Mrs Payne would not have left Ruth alone in the clutches of that vile woman if her sudden trip was not that important.
Even though Ruth had a fair idea about her powers, and she had by now practised them well, her kindness stood in between her and the use of her powers.
Ruth was still hesitant about using them at her will.
But then again... Mrs Payne could not blame her. It was all because of Bertha. That woman made sure that the little girl would transform into a kind and morally strong woman.
Mrs Payne had hired the coachman to take her to the nearby village, which was a few miles away from Vincardine. The journey was about six hours long. They had left Vincardine far behind by the time the Sun indicated the afternoon.
