"Of course, dear. Now just stay here for a few minutes."

The head maid vanishes and leaves Ruth to towel herself off and get into the robe. Which would help with the cold somewhat though she was still far from warm. After about five minutes the head maid returns.

"I asked the master and he... Well, he didn't say no so just come with me."

Leading Ruth to another room they enter it. There was a cast-iron stove within that was keeping the room warm though it appeared to be using charcoal rather than wood. Still, its warmth was welcome. The room was filled with bookshelves that were maybe an eighth full, not that there weren't enough books to fill them, they were just in boxes. There was a man in the room as well, tall and lean with curly hair. But he doesn't even glance away from some chalkboards he is working at. Ruth's clothing had been laid out before the fire and Ruth herself is wrapped in a woollen blanket and set in a comfortable chair.

"There you are, you need to get warm the chill can't be good for the baby."