Jenny glanced at Nat and bit her lip, but she soon cast her eyes down and finished her work. Just as she rose, a door opened upstairs, and down came Mrs. Appleton in her night gown and woolen shawl.

Jenny frowned and pursed her lips. "Is everythin' alright, ma'm?"

"I'm very thirsty, Jenny. There's no more water in my room. Please, could ye fetch me some?" said the young lady quietly.

"Of course, ma'm." Jenny replied, and she disappeared into the kitchen.

As soon as the door closed behind her, Alice strode over to Nat and pulled her hand from under her shawl, revealing a letter. She handed it to Nat. It was a folded piece of paper with 'Noah Longbottom, Tate Hill, Whitby' as its address. "Please put it away before she comes back," Alice whispered.