As she was coming down, Jenny was just coming up with a plate, but she took a few steps down to let Iris pass, before moving up to bring Mrs. Appleton her meal. Downstairs, the table was already laid and Tobias was already seated. "Ah," he said, when he saw her carrying Emma. "We'll get a perambulator so you can put her there when you're downstairs. T' bairn came earlier than expected, and we haven't had the time yet. You may give her to me if it keeps ye from eatin'." He rose and reached for Iris plate and began to fill it with the potatoes, vegetables and pork from the pans.