A Blessing for Miriam by Jerry S. Eicher

Author:Jerry S. Eicher [Eicher, Jerry S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9780736958820
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Four

Shirley settled into the seat of Glen’s buggy. She wasn’t sure how he had talked her into leaving the rumspringa gathering north of Berlin, but here she was headed with him for the Mount Hope Auction. She was going to a horse sale! Maybe it was just as well. What trouble could she get into on a buggy ride with Glen? She’d risked far worse with Jonas, so there was no reason she shouldn’t enjoy time with Glen.

“You sure about this?” Glen gave Shirley a quick sideways glance.

“Sure. Happy as can be.” Shirley smiled. “I like horses.”

“So do I, and I like to spend time with you too.”

“Thank you. And you’re pleasant enough yourself.”

Glen looked ready to say more, but he was distracted by traffic as they pulled up to a stop sign.

“What do you call your horse?” Shirley steered the conversation in a safer direction.

“Buster,” he said with a straight face.

Shirley laughed. “Come on, don’t tease me.”

He pretended a hurt look. “Why? Don’t you like Buster?”

“No one calls their horse Buster.”

“Okay, so what do you suggest?”

“I’m not going to name your horse when he already has one.”

Glen chuckled. “How about Duke?”

“That’s better, but you’re still teasing.”

“No, I’m not. That was his name when I purchased him at the Mount Hope Auction.”

“I like it.” Shirley leaned forward to study the horse’s back. “He trots like a duke.”

Glen laughed. “Now how would that be?”

“I don’t know. It’s just how I imagine a duke would move, I suppose.”

Their laughter filled the evening air and blended in with the horse’s steady hoofbeats on pavement.

After the comfortable silence that followed, Glen glanced at Shirley. “How’s your sister in Oklahoma getting on?”

“Okay, I guess. I meant to write her a letter this week, but I haven’t gotten around to it.”

Interest showed in Glen’s face. “I like letter writing, though I’ve never had much chance to practice. I’ve heard of dating couples who lived apart and filled their courtship with letters. Wouldn’t that be romantic?”

Shirley thought of Jonas and his kisses. She stared straight ahead. That had been romantic. “I think I’d rather spend time together than write letters. I’m not gut at such things.”

“You would be with practice.” Glen gave her a warm smile. “You have a talent for writing.”

Shirley laughed. “And you can divine that how?”

“Your hands.” Glen ran his fingers lightly over hers. “See? They’re just made for writing.”

“You’re such a tease.” Shirley moved her hand closer to Glen’s. She didn’t want to flirt with him, but she was in his buggy…and if he wanted to hold her hand…well, who was she to stifle romance?

Instead, Glen appeared lost in thought. “So, let’s see. I can imagine how this would go, so why don’t you compose your letter to Miriam while we drive. I’ll give you correction as needed.”

“Out loud?” Shirley asked, startled.

“Of course. You don’t have secrets, do you? I’m expecting you say only sisterly things.”

“Well…” Shirley’s mind whirled. “Maybe we do have secrets.”

Glen laughed. “You don’t tease well, you know.”

Shirley made a face at him.

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