Editing ALVATIA: Ingsby - Inn (section)

===Gertrude Porter===

Ethel’s sister, Gertrude, is 35 years old. She and her son, Ronald, became part of John Long’s household after her husband died of a fall into a frozen pond four years ago. Gertrude appreciates what her sister and John have done for her and Ronald, but John is not someone who encourages loyalty or gratitude. Given half a chance, Ethel would leave the inn, or even Ingsby, if she thought she and her son would be better off. Ethel has charge of the ale-brewing for the inn, and is proud of the fact that she has never been fined for weak ale.

Ethel and Gertrude are the older sisters of Bertram, the village wright.