Rose prayed for the earth to swallow her when her little brother spoke, and if he would have sat closer, she would have pinched him. She looked up at Andrew shyly when he spoke, thankful that he did not seem embarrassed.

Her sister made a barely audible gagging sound.

"Aye, let's not speak of it now." father said. "Do you have family left in London, Mr. Willaby? How do they feel about the move?"