Sophia did as instructed before turning her gaze back on Emma. “The liquid is mostly sitting on top of the solidnow.”
“Indeed it is. Give it a stir.” Emma handed Sophia awhisk.
Sophia stuck the mettle mixing instrument into the bowl and gave a stir splashing liquid over the sides. She bit her lower lip, turning toEmma.
“Worry not.” Emma stepped behind Sophia covering her hand with her own and guiding Sophia’s movements. “Mixing is a tricky science. I often splash the contents around myself. There now, you are doingwonderfully.”
Aaron observed as Sophia’s eyes rounded, her smile magnifying. “I did it, Miss Baxter! The whole thing is aliquid.”
“Indeed you did. You’re a marvelous kitchen scientist.” Emma removed her hand from Sophia’s and stepped back beside her. “Are you ready to observe what happens when we heat thebatter?”
Aaron stared in wonderment at Emma’s teaching techniques. He’d never seen a governess or tutor of any kind utilize such methods. And what fun Sophia appeared to be having. It was no wonder she picked up on Emma’s lessons so easily when the woman made learning fun andinteresting.
“Yes. And I have a theory. A hypothesis that is.” Sophia sat the whisk on the counter. “It will become asolid.”
“What a smart little lady you are.” Emma slid a baking dish closer to thebowl.
Pride spread through him at his daughter’s wit and accomplishment. At the same time his heart warmed further in regard to Emma. Every time he witnessed her with his daughter more of the thick veneer surrounding his heart chippedaway.
Sophia grinned, mischief glinting in her eyes. “No, I have merely eaten lots ofcake.”
Emma laughed. “And you shall eat moresoon.”
Fighting his own laughter, Aaron cleared his throat as he walked further into the kitchen. “What is this I hear aboutcake?”
“Daddy!” Sophia wiped her flour covered hands on her apron. “The cake was supposed to be asurprise.”
“Then I will remove myself and pretend as though I never came upon you.” He dropped a kiss on her forehead before offering Emma agrin.
“Go now. Hurry, for if you stay too long you may not be able to forget.” Sophia waved toward thedoor.
With a chuckle, Aaron did he bidding leaving them to their lesson. His conversation with Emma would have to wait for later. There was nothing forit.
