Claude made his way up the walkway to his house, annoyed by his one break being destroyed by Mr Ward. Why was it so hard to understand that he didn't want to get married? No girl had ever given him the interest in it being a possibility, especially Rose. Nothing against her, but she was more of annoying sister.

Walking through the gate, he noticed his father siting in a cart causing him to pause in his step for a moment. Bugger...

"Father" he said upon approach.