Jane nodded. “Love some. Is there any coffee?”
“No, but I can make some if you want.” She moved towards the kitchen, dragging her feet.
Jane cut her eyes towards Lut.
“Is... Jakob around?” he asked abruptly.
“No. You just missed him. He has taken the Damsel out to do some fishing. Did you need to talk to him about something?”
“Nothing important,” Lut stammered. He turned to his wife with a helpless shrug. “I’m going to the Rural Depot to get more wire. Shall I call for you on my way back?”
“Sure. Tessa and I can have a cup of coffee and a chat while I wait.”
He gazed at her, his eyes full of unspoken caution. She smiled and patted his arm. “I’ll be fine. Bye, love.”
Tessa took her arm as they headed through the sliding glass door. “What was that all about?”
Jane laughed nervously.
