Cuthbert's standing silently nearby, but Susan doesn't need to look at him as she says,

"It were no trouble, Kitty, say true. Never in life-- she's-- she's very dear."

Understanding, oh aye, although she doesn't speak of why, not here-- saying some things makes them more real, and Kitty's fight for control is very clear.

"We thought-- we thought ye'd best know as soon as could be."