“I had a hot bath last night, and afterwards, I washed the clothes. Well, you see, they wanted it.”
She patted the bundle.
“I have something for you in there. And tell me, Paul, what is that beam doing, hung up there?”
“Oh, that ridge-beam,” said Brent; “it’s a bit awkward to get it into place, and I had rigged up that cradle, but I can do the job to-day with a little help.”
“We will do it together. And now, have you had breakfast? Because I could eat a second one.”
“So could I.”
“An omelette and coffee?”
“I can’t resist an omelette, but what about the eggs?”
“They are in that bundle. Do be careful.”
“Trust me,” said Brent.