"Aye I know..." she said. He had been there sometimes, when she had been over at the Wards. She tilted her head and looked at him. Why was he so kind without wanting anything from her? "Thanks, Crane. I'd appreciate that." Lucy began to cry again and Ruth sighed, put the cloth down and lifted her back onto her lap. "Then make up yer mind," she said and she handed the baby the bottle.