Of course the poor boy had no idea that his dear papa was dead, and that his uncle would likely be taking on all of the estate. After all is mother was a woman, and worse than that it was more than apparent of less than a sound mind. He was of course concerned about his mother’s sobs that had been heard, however his sister and his Governess as it was the norm to hear his mother in pain or sobbing.<br/><br/>He spoke no more to the man after the apology though he did notice some black fur on his coat. James wondered if Mister Shuck had hurt this mans wrist or had it been another reason?<br/><br/>As they headed downstairs James approached Cooper. “You know Mister Shuck…” he tugged at the black fur…<br/><br/>(OOCfeel free to post in the upstairs post now)<br/>