A/N: This is a very short "filler" chapter, but I wanted to go ahead and publish it even though not much happens here (so I'm not expecting many reviews for this chapter, and I understand), but more is coming for the next chapter! Promise!
Chapter 6
"I hope he didn't give you any trouble," Elsie said as she took her son from Rebecca's arms.
"Oh, not at all," the young maid replied earnestly. "Little Charles is always such a pleasure to look after."
Rebecca could not help but notice the bright smile that Elsie was obviously trying to conceal.
"Did your talk go well?" Rebecca asked, a grin of her own playing at her rosy lips.
"Yes, I think so," Elsie answered quietly.
"I hope you asked Mr. Carson to stay," Rebecca said quickly. "He cares for you and little Charles so very much. He's a wonderful man."
Realizing that she had said too much yet again, Rebecca lowered her head and took a small step backward. Elsie, however, did not seem to mind and instead nodded and gave the girl a warm smile.
"He is," she agreed.
Rebecca found herself curious as a result of Elsie's short, simple answers, but she knew better to press her for more information than she willingly offered. The young girl absentmindedly ran her fingers through the baby's fine hair.
"Thank you for taking care of him," Elsie said.
"My pleasure," Rebecca replied. "If you and Mr. Carson would like more time alone, I would be glad to take care of him again... day or night."
Elsie bit her bottom lip to refrain from laughing at her suggestion.
"Perhaps I'll take you up on that offer," she said with a sly smile.
To be continued