Yes, Hattie was there, in the kitchen checking on the stew she'd prepared as something for dinner that could just sit there and not dry up if Delphina didn't come home on time. Though she really hoped that wouldn't happen.
When she heard Delphina's voice, she broke into a big smile and raced out of the kitchen into the hall. "I'm here!" she called, running up to Delphina and enveloping her in a hug. "Oh, I'm so glad you're back! ARe you all right? What happened? Did you find anything?"