She gazed off toward the girl. "Maybe she feels like she is losing all of her siblings."

John nodded "she was young when I left for India. Alot of the family took it badly. My siblings and my mother especially. My dad was indifferent. He never approved of my choice until I came home. I was a different character before I left. The army changed me alot"

She bit her lip, looking toward where his sister took off. "Perhaps we should tell your parents these plans."

John nodded "when the time is right. I think if I broke this news straight off the back of me being shipped abroad again. My mother may have a heart attack as I was meant to be staying home to train recruits till the end of my army time"

"Your sister might make it sooner, rather than later," she replied.

John laughed "yeah your probably right. That girl and her secrets can be bought for ginger beer"

"Pearl, your brother's wife, is under the impression that she is not well liked by her. I met her here and we became friends. I wonder if Kate is jealous of you all growing up and she is still a young girl... or perhaps I might have read too many of the Wells' books if they were left out. Rarely ever."

John looked at pippa "ive honestly no idea. Part of me wonders if she is scared of losing me again. She grew up knowing of me and when I returned she wasnt a toddler anymore"