Amish Baby Lessons by Patrice Lewis

Author:Patrice Lewis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-11-25T20:15:27+00:00

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The rain continued to fall as she set out to return to Levy’s after the singing. It wasn’t terribly late and the skies were gloomy, but not pitch-dark. Jane had no trouble seeing the road as she walked back. Mercy slept in the sling, snug against Jane’s body.

As she approached Levy’s house, she saw he had set a lamp in the window for her. That thoughtful gesture touched her.

She let herself inside, making sure to create a lot of noise so Levy knew she was back. Soon he emerged from the kitchen, coffee cup in hand, as she closed the door behind her.

“How was the singing?” he asked.

“It was fun. Lots of people.” She paused for effect, then added, “Lots of cute boys too.”

His mouth thinned. “How nice.”

“And Sarah pointed out Josiah to me. It looks like he might be courting someone.”

Levy nodded. “I’m sure that’s for the best. He took Eliza’s departure hard.”

“He seemed to avoid me. I think it’s because I had Eliza’s baby with me.” She patted the baby’s bottom through the sling. “But everyone else loves her. She gets passed around and fussed over.”

Jane made her way to the kitchen, where she placed the diaper bag on a chair. “I’m going to diaper and feed Mercy, then put her down. I think she’s quite tired.”

By the time the boppli was fast asleep in her crib, it was pitch-dark outside with the rain still falling. “I can drive you home in the buggy,” offered Levy.

“Nein, danke. I know the way and can probably walk it quicker than it would take you to hitch up the horse.” Jane swung her cloak around her shoulders and fastened the clasp. “I’ll see you in the morning. Hopefully the rain will have stopped.”

She picked up her wet umbrella from the porch and started walking toward her aunt and uncle’s house. She was later than usual and hoped they hadn’t worried.

“It was an impromptu singing,” she explained after arriving home. “I’m sorry I didn’t let you know, but it was so much fun!”

Uncle Peter chuckled. “This rain put off a lot of work today, so I’m glad the Millers donated the use of their barn for a singing.”

Jane removed her damp cloak and hung it to dry on a peg near the front door. “I was happy to have something to do, since Levy was hanging around the house all day and driving me nuts.”

Peter raised his eyebrows. “Does he often drive you nuts?”

“Ja. We seem to rub each other the wrong way.”

Her uncle looked concerned. “Is it too difficult to work for him? You can come work in the store anytime, you know.”

“Nein, I couldn’t do that to Mercy. It would mean leaving her in the clutches of an incompetent uncle.” She made a face, then chuckled. “Don’t worry, Onkel Peter. Levy is outside in the fields most of the time anyway, and Mercy is a joy.”

“Well, if you’re sure...”

“I’m sure.” Jane yawned. “Gude nacht, I’m off to bed.” She kissed her aunt and uncle on their cheeks and went upstairs.

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