She would? It surprised Ruth that Lory would compromise herself bringing up a Longbottom in such a high class place. Ruth promised herself that if she did get a job, she'd really behave and do her best for Lory's sake. She'd dump her kids at her parents' place or maybe Elijah's and she'd behave elegantly and be very clean and watch her mouth.

She turned her head at the offended gasp. Ugh, who did they think they were to judge? "Oh get stuffed!" she called out to them.