The old lady was at their door, asking, "You still coming?"

"Of course," Sophia said, rubbing her eyes. "Please wait here a moment."

Mrs. Hamilton put down her sickle and sat on the steps without a word.

Inside, William was up but looking pretty rough.

While Sophia heated water and cut up the flatbread Mrs. Hamilton brought, she heard the old lady mutter, "Too spoiled."

William must've heard it too - he looked grumpy eating his breakfast.

At the edge of ...