Jack, Gloria and Lady May set off away from the farm and across the field towards Banner Top. Along the way, on the well path, they run, Gloria first, followed by Jack and the baby. Gloria slides, and she then trips on a root and is thrown to her knees. Jack releases the baby and there, around a big old pine tree, the couple chases each other. They collapse into each other's arms, gasping for breath, but Gloria tells Jack that this is not what they came for and gets to her feet, snatching the baby and her satchel up as well. Jack draws water from the nearby well and brings it to Gloria and the baby in jelly glass.
Soon after, they set out once again along Banner.....
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