A Hope Springs Christmas by Patricia Davids

Author:Patricia Davids [Davids, Patricia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
ISBN: 9780373816606
Google: rD-TyrWWqKEC
Amazon: 0373877811
Goodreads: 15801468
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“Good morning, Levi. Isn’t it a lovely Monday morning?”

Levi still didn’t know what he had done to upset Sarah last week, but it seemed that she had forgiven him. He looked out the window. “It is pouring rain.”

“Rain is nice sometimes. I can’t believe Christmas will be here in two weeks. This year has flown by. Are you doing anything special for the holidays?”

At least she wasn’t avoiding him anymore. He said, “The boys and I have been invited to Gideon and Rebecca’s place for dinner next Sunday. I plan to have a quiet Christmas at home. When will your brother and his family arrive?”

“Next Monday evening. They intend to stay here for a few days and then go to visit Emma and her family.”

“You should invite them to Leah’s winter picnic.”

Sarah’s smile vanished for just an instant. When it reappeared, it was brighter than before. “That is a wonderful idea, but I’m not sure they will stay the whole week. Were you able to fix Leah’s axle?”

“She has decided to buy a new buggy instead.”

“Really, I had no idea you were such a good salesman.”

Something in her tone made him look at her closely. “Sarah, are you okay?”

“Of course. Why do you ask?”

“No reason, I guess.”

“You should get to work. I have plenty to do. I made chicken salad sandwiches for lunch and put them in your refrigerator. Where are the boys?”

“Out looking for new jobs.”

“What?” She stared at him in astonishment.

“I had a talk with Bishop Zook. He made some suggestions and I took them. I fired Atlee and Moses. After their stunt with Daniel and Susan’s buggy, I can’t trust them to work here.”

“Wow.”

“I’m sorry if you disapprove.”

“I’m not saying you’re wrong. I’m just surprised.”

“Hundreds of people ride in the buggies we make and repair. Many more than that depend on the wheels I’ve sold them. I take the safety of our people seriously. A faulty wheel, a carelessly tightened bolt could kill or maim. I will hire someone new to help me. Ben Lapp is a good boy. I will see if his father can spare him from the farm this winter.”

Her eyes filled with sympathy. “It must have been hard for you to tell the twins they couldn’t work with you. They’re your family.”

“The boys were only two when our parents died. Grace was only six. She became the little mother, but I never became the father. I didn’t believe I had the right to take my father’s place. They lacked discipline because of that. I pray I have not learned my lesson too late for them to become good and wise men.”

She stepped close and laid a hand on his arm. Gazing into his eyes, she said softly, “I am pleased with you, Levi Beachy. If they become good, wise men, it is because they have a good and wise brother.”

He covered her hand with his. “Danki, Sarah. You have made me see the error of my ways with them. They will have you to thank, as well.

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