With a graceful motion, Mrs. Ripley poured the tea adding sugar and milk before handing the saucer with the cup in the center as expected to  Catherine.  She already knew how Jane liked it and did the same for her daughter as she answered the question.

"Actually, it was Jane's request."  She glanced at her daughter fondly.

Jane nodded taking her own cup and indicating with a slight raise of her eyebrow for one of the biscuits as well.  Mrs. Ripley nodded and handed one of the lemon biscuits to add to Jane's saucer.  The elder woman then made her own cup as Jane took over the answer.

"They had basically done all they could for my back.  We have traveled to New York, Japan, China, India, and then the longest in Sweden trying to find a cure."  She wouldn't go into the details of what had been found unless asked.  "I was tired of being so far from home.  I want to live as normally as possible in a place where I know people and the area.  Thankfully, Mama and Papa finally agreed and so we are home."