Chapter 8“It’s no bad thing the lease has almost run out on the office,” Ben remarked, “or we’d soon be overrun with waifs and strays.”
Jo grinned as he sipped his port, “Thank you for writing to Edward so promptly. I knew you’d come up with something.”
“I was in the middle of penning a letter to him, so it was no issue to add a few lines about our new charges. He’s mentioned several local farming families who foster children and take good care of them. Not only is he sure to find a suitable place, but he will also be in the area to check on the children during his rounds. So when we get word from their father, we can reassure him they are in good hands. As soon as I get word from Edward, we can arrange the children’s removal to Wiltshire.”
He paused, glass halfway to his lips, “Where a
