C10 Chapter 10

“Mummy!” shouted Liv. ”A poor, starving man has asked whether he can stay here for a few days. He’s passing through and can’t manage to go any further. He needs a rest. Highwaymen have taken all he owned.”

Silje came out onto the doorstep. The exhausted man in the simple coat touched her warm heart.

“Well, of course. Do come in,” she said, helping him up the stairs