Ash's head turned in alarm, and he darted back to Brook's side. Pa wasn't here so he would step up as he promised. How far were they to the open exit? Could they get past the reverend if they legged it? What was the man going to do with the square he'd pulled out of his pocket?? Throw it??? "Our father is very strong, you don't want to make trouble," he said, trying to sound tough. "And he's going to be here any minute!"
Flora followed him over too, looking between them and cocking her head in confusion at the change in temperature.