A Wrangler for Wynonna by Amelia C. Adams

Author:Amelia C. Adams [Adams, Amelia C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-03-30T05:00:00+00:00

“Good morning,” Margaret greeted Wynonna and Rowena when they came out of the guest room the next morning. “I’m making breakfast, and Wade has gone over to the other cabin to invite your friends to join us.”

“Thank you. I apologize for the extra work we’re giving you. May we help with anything?”

“Of course not. You’re our guests. Please have a seat.”

The two girls sat at the table, which had a small bouquet of wildflowers in the center and was set with blue-and-white china. “This is lovely,” Rowena said.

“It’s taken me a few months to introduce a woman’s touch to this place, but I think it’s coming together nicely.” Margaret set a platter of bacon on the table. “Mr. Barker, the previous owner, wasn’t married, and it showed. Everything was so brown and dim.”

“So, how long has your husband owned the ranch?” Wynonna asked.

“Not long at all. He used to be the foreman, but Mr. Barker bought a larger spread up north, and Wade was able to get a reasonable price. He has big plans for this place.”

The door opened, and Helen, Fiona, and Cora entered, Wade trailing behind.

“How did you sleep?” Margaret asked by way of greeting. “Did Mike make up the beds nicely?”

“Yes, he did a good job,” Fiona replied.

“I’m glad. I should have come out to check myself, but I was so angry last night, I knew if I didn’t rest soon, I’d regret it.” Margaret smiled. “I’m expecting, you see.”

“Oh, that’s wonderful,” Cora said. “I’m sorry that we’ve added to your burden.”

“To be honest, looking at the situation in the clear light of day, it’s almost funny,” Margaret said. “It’s such a shame that you’ve been dragged across the country on false pretenses, but when I think about Sully and his complete lack of preparation—not even building cabins for you—it does make me chuckle.”

“We started to see the humor as well,” Helen said. “It will certainly be a story we’ll tell for years to come.”

Wade pulled out a chair and sat at the head of the table. “So, ladies, now that you’ve rested up a bit, what do you think we should do next?”

“We’d like to send a telegram to Miss Green, the matchmaker,” Wynonna replied. “She said that if we weren’t happy with our match, she’d pay for our tickets to go somewhere else. I think we need to hold her responsible for this. She lied to us—or at the very least, grossly over-exaggerated—and she needs to understand that’s an unfair way to do business.”

“Agreed,” Wade said. “Now, there’s another decision to be made, and that has to do with your lodging for the time being. The Brody Hotel there in town is comfortable, and I’d be more than happy to cover your stay there if you’d prefer it over this place. On the other hand, I was cornered by five young cowboys while I was out in the barn this morning, and they all looked sadder than hound dogs. Wondered if you’d consider stayin’ here until you’re able to make your arrangements.

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