[Worm]

The sound of the kettle whistling was welcome to Mr. Blanchett. He showed a wrinkled smile as Olivia brought him a steaming cup. She hurried back to the kitchen and brought out a hot cup to Mr. Wegg as well. "Well, I've never seen the old Ms. Ward personally, only heard stories." Olivia chimed in before retrieving her cup and placing the remaining teapot on the table in front of the three.

"Yes, I've heard outrageous rumors about that poor hag." Gerald sighed, disappointed in the population's attachments to rumors. "Its too bad about Mrs. Thomas." He shook his head.

"Such a lovely young girl. Who would do such a thing!" Olivia too shook her head, sipping her tea with a solemn grimace.