Anne and the boys were at work in the yard and greeted him. Alice opened the door. "Mr. Crane. Do come in. Father is a bit under the weather, so I hope ye don't catch owt."
"I'm fine!" came Ben's voice.
He was sitting at the table, trying to fix a boot. He wore a sweater and there was a blanket around his shoulders.
Alice gave Elijah a 'he's not' look, before returning to the stove. "I was just making tea. Would ye like some, Elijah?"