Ruth Chapter 15 - Mother and Child

In which Ruth grapples with the uneasy gift of fine muslin from Mr Bradshaw and finds solace in crafting simple garments for herself and her newborn son, while Miss Benson’s concern mingles with her own conflicted feelings. The passage gently unfolds Ruth’s tender maternal love and haunting reflections on her child’s future, set against the quiet constancy of their daily lives and the changing seasons.