Fannie's curious ears and hawk-like eyes caught on the news of Ruth's arrival in 'the great manor'. What caught her by surprise as she was directed straight to Elsie's chamber. Ida was waiting for her that meant Ida was ordered by someone to assist Ruth.
Was it Rees?
But then why would Ida take Ruth to Elsie?
When Fannie's brain started hurting thinking about the whys, she ran to her mistress, who was enjoying a book in the parlour.
When Fannie informed Theodora about Ruth, Theodora was surprised and wanted to meet this woman who was so special to Rees.
Ruth took small steps behind Ida while her fingers fidgeted with her dress. She was nervous to face the other family members, but Lady Theodora... she was an altogether different case.
Ruth had heard many things about her, and most of them were good. People of Vincardine respected her and considered her as their mother figure.
