"It must be daunting," Moody said, thoughtfully. "You're determining the course of your entire life!"
Gilbert sighed wearily. "I'm aware."
"How long will you stay in Charlottetown after you're married?" Moody pressed, innocently curious.
"You snared a Charlottetown girl? Nice." Billy butt in, overhearing this conversation while he was working. He pulled off his gloves, cementing himself in this conversation. Gilbert just rolled his eyes, not even bothering to say anything to Billy. He annoyed him too much. "I'm appraising a few of them myself," Billy continued. "Small-town girls aren't up to snuff. Just right for you though, bud." He smacked Moody on the back, who laughed shyly.
Gilbert rolled his eyes and walked off. The boys watched him leave, but we're quickly distracted by Ruby and Jane walking over, Ruby carrying a jug of lemonade. "We brought lemonade!" Jane announced. "Thought some of you boys might be thirsty."
Ruby gazed at Moody as she gave him a glass. He leaned against a plank of wood, and chugged it down in one gulp. He wiped his mouth and grinned at her. "That was the best lemonade I ever tasted."
Ruby giggled and they gazed at each other, only to interrupted by Billy spewing his out. "Ugh! What is this?!" He cried. "It's not even sweet!"
Moody turned back to Ruby, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. "If it's made by Ruby, it's sweet enough for me." He said, sweetly. She stared at him, chest heaving, until Jane took her arm, dragging her away.
"Okay, let's go, Ruby!" Her friend cried. Ruby reluctantly followed Jane away. But before she could leave, Moody jumped down, taking off his gloves. "Wait!" Ruby and Jane turned around, Ruby hopeful, Jane annoyed.
"It's getting dark out," Moody started, blushing. "May I walk you home?" He turned to Jane, and she threw her hands in the air.
"Fine!" She said.
Ruby nodded and took Moody's arm. Billy looked on in despair. "But there's still an hour of daylight!" He called after them. They ignored him and he looked down at the giant wood plank at his feet. "It's a two person job."