The next morning, when Ruby Gregory woke up and went downstairs after washing up, she glanced at Steve Burton's bedroom. Then, through the railing, she saw Mrs. Taylor bustling in the kitchen. After some thought, Ruby decided to head downstairs. As she passed by the kitchen, she greeted Mrs. Taylor, "Morning."
"Miss Gregory, you're awake. What would you like to eat?"
Ruby moved closer and pretended to check out the breakfast Mrs. Taylor had prepared. Then, pointing at a covered porcelain pot from which a medicinal smell wafted, she asked, "Is this the medicine porridge for Steve?"
"Yes, Miss Gregory, I was just about to take it up."
Ruby rolled her eyes and said, "I'll do it."
Mrs. Taylor assumed Mr. Steve had been worried about Ms. Gregory's rest the night before and had let her go to bed early, so she agreed without hesitation when Ruby offered to bring the porridge up.
Ruby carried the porridge to the master bedroom door, knocked, and then went in.
