#debukefarmhold

"I suppose I may have litle choice but I thought over 18 was a wise choice for he finacial side of things. Why?"

"Well...I don't know if she'd be interested, but Gerd has some fine Hearth skills."

"She is a bit younger than you would like, though."

"Mmm" she ponders "Yes, rather young but.. an easier sell"

"Of course, she may wish to stay in Rivervale...but Kerri is not likely to need a replacement immediately. Not as far as I know, at least."

"Oh Kerri's a wunnderkind, " A smirk "I got bunyans older than her"

A chuckle. "As do I."

"I'll consider... "A mm "YOu'e going to tell Clem, aern't you?"

"I do not think I should have to. You are no child who must hide unpleasant truths from those in authority."

"Mmph" ("You're right, and I resent that"_

A brief shrug. And an eyebrow that suggests that Agnes had better not put Brekke in a position of tattling.

She says "I'll tell her, of course" True

The eyebrow doesn't lower, but seems to be expecting the next word to be today.

"Soon" She adds. True

"Hmm." She's not entirely satisfied by the vagueness of it...but she will accept it. For now.

"Now, sit down.. I'm going to make you a meal"

Annd fade to mandatory snack

(End scene)