Jocelyn soon saw that they had a woman. This woman was seen quite often, as she was rapidly approaching her due date. The midwife had actually ordered her to do weekly check-ups until it was time for her to give birth. She continued prepping the cloths, and tools as she listened in to the woman's talking. Apparently a new man had arrived in town? That certainly explained why the townspeople were acting so nervous. Of course, with anytime a new person came to the village, the townspeople panicked. It certainly made no sense to her as to why. Were they not allowed to have visitors or new residents?<br/><br/>"Well, he could always be an old man," she replied jokingly, "Though I am curious as to what brought him here. Maybe his presence will liven up the village? Of course, that shouldn't matter to me because I'm supposed to be happy about being engaged to Edgar. I would do almost anything to escape this horror. My sister loves him, but my father chose me to be his bride. Edgar doesn't even love me, yet he puts on a facade for my father. I've begged father to have him marry Evelyn, but he says it's frowned upon if the eldest daughter doesn't marry first."<br/><br/>It wasn't long before the midwife had arrived. The woman was up in her years, maybe in her sixties, and she had her white hair hidden underneath her white linens, wrapped around her head to prevent any of her hair from falling out while she was at work. She had on her navy blue dress, and changed into her white dress before walking to see the pregnant woman.<br/><br/>"Right on time as usual, dear," The midwife greeted the patient, "How are you feeling today? Any pains or pressure?" she soon motioned for Jocelyn to prepare the medical instruments and towels before starting to exam the woman. The midwife knew all too well that this upcoming birth could either be a joyous time, or a time of grief and loss. The reality hit home last night after that woman's stillbirth had occurred, that no matter what, death in childbirth was a common thing. She prayed to God above that this woman would be able to survive, as well as her infant.