“I trust they’ll do right by you. It’s polishing a stone to reveal the prism within. Hard work, but you have the ability at your core.” He nods.
“The woodworker cannot come out until next week, but I need this stable repaired now. Linnea, we have spare lumber enough to patch the railing, but I need a few strong arms and either a few feet in height, or a ladder for Dolph. Am I interrupting your lesson?”
Linnea checks her watch, and eyes the Baron. “Marigold has chops hitting the table at 7:30pm. If we hurry it should be enough time. But you’re the one to take her scolding if dinner gets cold.”