02-14-2025, 08:10 PM
She found him easily enough, not saying anything even if knowing glances were cast in her direction... Or at least that was how it felt. Pearl seemed to be just fine taking care of Jacob, a natural at motherhood and she was happy for Joe, and Ruth had asked her for advice on the dynamic between someone of wealth and a working class man, only her own role was reversed to where she was far from wealthy. Her sister in law seemed brave too, saying that it isn't about money and all about the fact that her brother was a kind soul and of like mind to her. He stayed with her knowing she was going to have to walk away from her family.
Jacob perked up when he saw the man and Ruth smiled a little, glad that he was her son regardless if her marital status. She would teach him to know the difference between right and wrong, his biggest lesson being that it wasn't his fault he was born. She wasn't going to lie to him about his parantage either, knowing that his grandfather would most likely be happy if her child was happy, but Angus would likely never be around after all was said and done.
In fact, there had been a missive waiting for her, that being tucked under one of her elbows and only opened once she sat him on the floor on her cloak and gave him a rattle.
"Miss Ruth Blacke.
To the venerable Miss Blacke. I have it in good authority that you have astounding character and decided that all of my grandchildren should be taken care of properly... All if the girls will be treated as ladies as a direct result of the things related to me about what you have accomplished.
I cannot apologize for my son's behavior because it isn't my place to get forgiveness for him. He deserves a good walloping, and I do applaud you for standing up for those who did not have voices. Your son will be passed the majority of my property as he is my only male relative besides his father... Please allow me to assist in guiding him prepared for his role, and I will defer to you any time I feel something needs to happen.
Please do use my name in the market whenever making purchases for him. I hereby give you authority to purchase the needs and desires of Jacob McLeod including housing, food, and goods.
Sincerely,
Lord (name) McLeod" and it was sealed with a signet ring.
"Jacob's grand da wants him ta be his heir... And he isn't taking me boy away ta do so..." She breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that even if he gets treated awful by some, his own family wanted him in their lives.
Jacob perked up when he saw the man and Ruth smiled a little, glad that he was her son regardless if her marital status. She would teach him to know the difference between right and wrong, his biggest lesson being that it wasn't his fault he was born. She wasn't going to lie to him about his parantage either, knowing that his grandfather would most likely be happy if her child was happy, but Angus would likely never be around after all was said and done.
In fact, there had been a missive waiting for her, that being tucked under one of her elbows and only opened once she sat him on the floor on her cloak and gave him a rattle.
"Miss Ruth Blacke.
To the venerable Miss Blacke. I have it in good authority that you have astounding character and decided that all of my grandchildren should be taken care of properly... All if the girls will be treated as ladies as a direct result of the things related to me about what you have accomplished.
I cannot apologize for my son's behavior because it isn't my place to get forgiveness for him. He deserves a good walloping, and I do applaud you for standing up for those who did not have voices. Your son will be passed the majority of my property as he is my only male relative besides his father... Please allow me to assist in guiding him prepared for his role, and I will defer to you any time I feel something needs to happen.
Please do use my name in the market whenever making purchases for him. I hereby give you authority to purchase the needs and desires of Jacob McLeod including housing, food, and goods.
Sincerely,
Lord (name) McLeod" and it was sealed with a signet ring.
"Jacob's grand da wants him ta be his heir... And he isn't taking me boy away ta do so..." She breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that even if he gets treated awful by some, his own family wanted him in their lives.
