"We were wondering when you would get to us." Mrs. Patmore said loudly. Elsie glared at the woman, shushing her, before turning slightly so she could see Sybbie's face. Mrs. Patmore nodded, looking sheepish.
"She can sleep well, but I don't want to take any chances." Elsie said, picking up the cup of tea sitting on the table for her. "How is everything going?" She asked, nodding to the people behind her. Mrs. Patmore shook her head.
"Oh no. It's you day off. You're not doing any work besides watching that lovely child there." Mrs. Patmore said, pointing to Sybbie. "And watching your husband." Elsie sighed, nodding. She sat down, shifting the girl in her lap. She heard a whistle and looked up to see the men walking off the field toward the drink tent. She smiled when she saw Charles walking toward her, a smile on his face. He leaned down to give her a kiss on her cheek and ran his hand down Sybbie's back.
"She fell asleep again, eh?" Charles said, taking the cup of tea offered to him by Mrs. Patmore. Elsie nodded and sighed.
"She seems to like sleeping in my arms, so if she sleeps well here, here she will stay." Elsie said. Charles nodded, taking a sip of his tea. They chatted for a few minutes longer before another whistle blew, signaling the time to start the second half of the game. "Good luck." She told him again. He kissed her again, this time, her lips, and walked back to the field. Tom stopped while walking by.
"Can I have a word with you and Dad after the game is over?" He asked, kissing Sybbie's forehead. Elsie nodded, smiling.
"Of course." Elsie said. He nodded his thanks and walked back onto the field. Mrs. Patmore looked at Elsie, eyebrows raised.
"Dad?" She asked. Elsie nodded, looking guilty. Mrs. Patmore put her hands on her hips, waiting for an explanation.
"We were talking one day while he was visiting, and he asked if Charles and I would be the parents he never had, and we agreed." Elsie said. Mrs. Patmore nodded happy.
"I wonder what he wants to talk about." Mrs. Patmore wondered aloud. Elie shrugged.
"I don't know. I'll soon find out." Elsie said, watching the game. The game was soon over, and the big house won another game. Mrs. Patmore and Elsie walked over to where Elsie was sitting, and Mrs. Patmore helped pack everything up.