Jacob seemed to perk up at the sound of the man's voice, giving a grunt of recognition and flailing his little arms. Ruth looked at the child and then back up at Edward. Her eyes brightened momentarily and then dimmed. She managed to smile a little before she murmured, "Mister Blackwood," she nodded. Her eyes were guarded and she still looked a little frazzled but she didn't complain about the letter she got, not wanting him to go out of his way to go after Angus again.