Edmond helped Tresa down the hallway and down the winding staircase. They were in the dining room in no time. With Edmond's assistance. Tresa barely put any weight on her ankle. Edmond walked her over to a chair and helped her to sit down. Edmond pushed his chair in gently and then walked around the table to sit in the chair at the head of the table near the large fireplace at his back.
"Thank you." Tresa said. Gregory chose that moment to come through the door. He held a tray between both hands. When he placed it on the table, Tresa could see two bowls of a hearty stew. She was thankful no bread accompanied it. She was not sure her stomach could handle a large dinner like the other evening that they ate in the dining room. Gregroy placed one of the bowls in front of Tresa and then one i
