"I'll be okay," she said, standing up from her chair. "I can take care of myself." Corbie knew she couldn't explain it logically. It was a gut feeling. Like when she'd decided to trust Felix. Maybe this would go badly... but it wasn't because this woman meant her any harm.

She had an idea, though. "But there is something you can do. Maybe."

The older Corbie looked up at that, considering. She had a feeling she knew where this was going, the question was, was she willing? As she'd said, she'd have left her girl with Mildmay without a thought. But if he was coming down with winter fever, on top of being something he couldn't handle, it would be too dangerous.

Well. She wouldn't be here if it wasn't important. And it really would be easier if she could do this without Bonnie in arms. She stood as well, settling her baby on her hip, and watched.