Setting the table for dinner, the two girls were talking about their day.  Daisy wanted to know if they could invite one of the town girls to dinner sometime soon.  “If Anna can invite Sissy Carpenter,” she went on, “then I should be able to invite Patience Abbott.”  She made a good argument and they were negotiating logistics when a knock interrupted the scene.  Looking at Olivia for confirmation to approach the front window, both rushed over to peek out.  Recent jailbreaks and bandits loose in the area, Olivia made it clear everyone should be extra vigilant when opening doors, windows, or speaking to strangers.  Declaring it was just Jed, Anna opened the door, with a smile the size of a caboose, “Good afternoon Mr. Jed.”<br/><br/>Happy to see him, they rained invitations to come in and make himself comfortable.  “We’re about to eat, Jed.” Olivia wiped her hands on her apron, self-consciously patting her hair in place.  “We weren’t expecting to see you so soon," knowing he and Billy were busy apprehending the jailbreakers.  “Why not have a seat and join us?”  Nodding to Daisy, the eldest niece pulled an extra chair to the table while Anna grabbed an additional plate and utensils. "It's corned beef, carrots, and cabbage tonight."  Anna loved corned beef nights.