He gave her a surprised but impressed expression.  Allowing the community to see her and know she was unmarried and carried a child would definitely ruin her.  There were those that skirted around such a thing with an early marriage or going away for a time as he had suggested, but to live out in the public, that was a statement for sure. 

"Well, that is yur decision as well.  It will be a 'ard life for yu and the bairn.  A child growing up in bastardy, will make it not 'ard for just yu but the wee one as well.  Consider what yu decide, lass.  Yu know yu will 'ave friends in myself and the doctor I am sure, but even we will be limited on where we could 'elp with yur reputation and 'ow people treat yu or the bairn."  He was being harsh with the truth, though it would not change the way he thought of her.  She was a brave lass, though a bit foolish for this particular topic.  It had to be her decision though. 

"I will 'ope that mon will dae the right thing by yu.  That would at least 'elp in some areas of yur situation."  He had a feeling though the way the man slept with an innocent and not taken care to avoid a bairn, likely he would not be one to follow through with the situation that he caused.

"Well, yu are good at it.  If yu want tae gae oot with me tae paint oot at the beach or at the ruins, let me know.  Might be good tae 'ave some fresh air.  With me and one of the lads with us carrying the supplies, it would be safe enough."