Early the next morning, Evelyn Ford was called away by Penelope Parker and Patrick Pence. A Red Deer was about to give birth. The two of them had no experience delivering fawns and were thoroughly frightened by the anxious deer. After finding Evelyn, they apologized profusely, terrified they would be kicked off the farm because of this incident.
"Ma'am, this is all my fault. I didn't notice something was wrong with the Red Deer in time."
Evelyn Ford shook her head. "It has nothing to do with you. I already knew the Red Deer was going to give birth in the next few days. If something like this happens again, you can just come get me directly."
Evelyn Ford put on gloves and entered the pen, preparing to deliver the fawn.
"You two go wait outside for me. Have Aunt Crane boil a basin of hot water."
Penelope Parker nodded quickly. "Okay."
