He was glad to hear that Edmund had an employment opportunity, even if it was temporary. Hopefully that would ease some of the burden on the poor boy’s shoulders, if he could make money for himself and Mable without depending on someone else.

Not that Malachi minded. Not a bit.

“Oh,” his head tilted slightly at that. “Yes, he has a sister just a few years younger. She’s a lovely girl – they’re both good kids. Just a little down on their luck.”