Ruth was very ecstatic after meeting Mrs Payne. It was the first time in about a year and a half that Ruth had to stay away from her for that long.
Ruth inquired about Mr Payne's cousin, to which Mrs Payne had genuine answers ready. She thought about telling Ruth about her real intentions for that trip, but then Ruth needed to know so much in a very short time.
She had to take baby steps.
Ida, Thea and Rees came to meet Mrs Payne in the evening. They had a long conversation over tea and snacks.
After they left, Ruth found it as a right time to fill up Mrs Payne with the recent events in 'The great manor'.
She told Mrs Payne about how Lady Theodora insulted Ruth along with Mrs Linlithgow. And then how Lord Augustus got involved and Lady Elsie had to save Ruth from their clutches.
