While the men made promises of a better life, Nettie had been worried especially as her uncle seemed bothered and was now taking a long time to get water. Water he had denied when she had offered, but accepted when this stranger suggested it. Maybe he was avoiding her.

Nisa had suggested she distract herself and they stepped outside together. They'd already said their farewells to the women in the household so no one batted an eye when they went out the front door and out of sight.