Which is just as well, seeing as how Tom doesn't need any more fuel for his fire. Not that he has it in for Jay, but he's the new guy. That means a jab here and harmless shove there.
Boys will be boys.
Inside the farmhouse, however, is an entirely different story. All the boys are quiet then, and respectful, and well-mannered. They meet Henry at the door, who kindly shakes hands with Jay, and invites them into the dining room where more hires have already gathered, Samuel at the head of the table laughing and talking.
And as Jay finds a seat, he might be able to see into the open doorway leading to the kitchen, where Katherine is standing with another young woman preparing food. She's smiling, and laughing, and occasionally wiping flour from her face (when she isn't flicking it at the other woman, of course).
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Boys will be boys.
Inside the farmhouse, however, is an entirely different story. All the boys are quiet then, and respectful, and well-mannered. They meet Henry at the door, who kindly shakes hands with Jay, and invites them into the dining room where more hires have already gathered, Samuel at the head of the table laughing and talking.
And as Jay finds a seat, he might be able to see into the open doorway leading to the kitchen, where Katherine is standing with another young woman preparing food. She's smiling, and laughing, and occasionally wiping flour from her face (when she isn't flicking it at the other woman, of course).