"Not at all. I was happy to hear she helped you." Ben said. Anne smiled back lightly at Kitty and pulled out a chair for her. Then she picked up her tray and what was left of the bait and continued working. Will brought her a cup of tea.

"There ye go, Miss." he said and he sat back down to help his father repair the nets.

"And how is Mr. Meijer?" Ben asked.