"Aye, and it would help everyone if ye didn't mention it to father." Simon said. "Rose?"
Alice looked from him to Elijah uncomfortably, but then disappeared into the house. Rose met Simon in the corner of the yard and they talked quietly. Rose seemed upset by what she was hearing, but finally she give him a tight hug - which made him cringe - and went back into the house with a glance at Elijah.

Simon walked over to the constable. "Now let's hope they keep quiet." he said.