Amish Widow's Hope by Samantha Price

Author:Samantha Price [Price, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Samantha Price

Chapter 11

Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

Psalm 119:90

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It was weeks later, and they were at the Mud Sale, and it wasn’t called a mud sale for no reason. Anita looked down to see clumps of mud stuck on her black boots. She had to be careful where she stepped so she wouldn’t slip.

Hannah had gone ahead earlier with Libby, and Anita had arrived with Amos and the boys. Amos took the boys to look at something while Anita looked for Hannah and the candy stall.

“There you are. I’ve been waiting for you to come. Where are the boys?”

“They’re with Amos somewhere. I’m sure they’ll be by later.” Anita ran her gaze over the candies. She selected three bags of hard caramels, her favorite. “Are you here all day?” Anita asked when she handed Hannah the money.

“I’m here most of the day, but I do get a break for lunch at twelve.”

“I’ll tell Amos when I see him. He’d like to have lunch with you.”

When more people came to the stall, Anita walked away to give them some room to view the candy.

Anita heard the auction start in the main arena. She walked over, and when Simon came into view she leaned her back against a post to watch him. Anita figured she was far enough away so Simon wouldn’t be able to see her. After half an hour of standing, she spotted a seat open up in the back row, so she sat down. Simon handled the job of auctioneer very well, and Anita knew it couldn’t be his first time at it. He certainly was a handsome man; Anita could see why many girls in the community were fond of him.

When the auction was over, Anita walked away with the crowd leaving their seats. She had just bought an ice cream and was leaning against a tree eating it when she spotted Simon. He saw her at just the same moment, and made his way over to her.

“Have you been here all day?” he asked.

“I’ve been here for a good while. I watched you for a little while at the auction. You did well.”

He grinned and looked down. “Think so?”

Once his eyes were fixed on hers again, she nodded.

“Are we allowed to be speaking with each other?” he said as he looked around.

“We’ll soon find out. Here he comes,” Anita said.

“There you are.” Amos said looking at both of them. “Let’s go and have lunch.”

Simon’s eyebrows shot up. “Me too?”

Amos slapped him on the back. “Of course. Why not?”

Simon looked at Anita, and then smiled. “I’d love to have something to eat.”

They both followed Amos to the food tent.

Hannah was having a break from the candy stall and had saved them a table. Ben and Sam were sitting at the table with her. They all sat, ate, and had polite conversation.

“Do you think you’d be able to take a look at that buggy wheel for me, Simon?” Amos asked.

“Jah I could.

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