Um, Mrs. Jacobs?
I have something I wanted to talk to you about. It’s not urgent, no worries if you’re busy.
(@askkatherine)
Oh, Katherine! Come in, come in.
Thank you, thank you…
Here, sit down.
Thank you, Mrs. Jacobs.
So, um…the thing I wanted to talk to you about is kind of…big news.
Katherine, dearie, last time you spoke to me you wanted to engage my daughter.
Well, um, yes, but this is a bit more, uh…nerve-wracking.
A-And it’s more of a consideration than anything, anyway.
I’m worried. Say it.
It’s nothing bad!
J-just, um…me and Sarah were considering…um….possibly adopting a child.
*What?* Before marriage?
Goodness!
W-well, um, it- it’s more something we’re considering, ma’am-
Well, thank goodness. Was worried there!
Do you have the funds?
We’re working on it.
Don’t you have social connections that can help?
Not…exactly. There are a few people I know who might help…but I’m reluctant.
I see.
Here, go here and ask for Medda.
A-are you sure…? I don’t want to be a bother-
Esther slides a piece of paper across the table, a address enscribed in loopy script.
Miss Medda Larkin isn’t a bother to anyone.
…thank you, Mrs. Jacobs. Thank you so much.
Only the best for my daughter and daughter-in-law.


















