An Amish Noel by Patricia Davids

Author:Patricia Davids
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2015-03-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Luke waited for Emma to come outside. He was already more nervous than he had been since the first time he asked the girl if he could drive her home after a Sunday-evening singing. That girl had been Emma and he had been a nervous sixteen-year-old. Why couldn’t Rebecca find a way to speak to her today? Why did he have to wait? He wasn’t good at waiting.

What answer would Emma give Rebecca? Would she be willing to go out with him or would he find out that Wayne was her choice. He tried to prepare himself to hear that answer.

He looked through the window and saw her talking to Lillian. Both women wore serious expressions. Lillian stood with her arms crossed and a scowl on her face. It deepened when she caught sight of him. There was more than a friendly conversation going on. His hopes took a nosedive. Lillian might think it was all right for him to make Christmas decorations for the school, but he knew dating Emma would be a different story. Was she telling Emma as much?

“Luke, it’s good to see you this holy day. How have you been?”

He turned to see Bishop Beachy approaching. “I’ve been well and hoping to speak to you.”

“I just heard from Roy that you are helping to finish Zachariah’s store while he has traveled to his sister-in-law’s funeral in Missouri. I will spread the word so that others may offer their condolences. Do his children need anything?”

“A few extra hands to help finish the store before he returns would be wonderful.”

“I and my boys will come by this week. I’m sure I can find a few more volunteers, too.”

“That would be a blessing. Speaking of volunteers, I believe Lillian Keim could use a few extra hands getting the school ready for the Christmas program.”

“Really? She hasn’t mentioned this to me.”

“My brother Timothy and I built part of her set, but I overheard her say she could use more help making the costumes.”

The door to the house opened. Emma came outside with Lillian right behind her. The bishop turned to address them. “My condolences on your loss, Emma. With your father gone, you can depend on our community for any help.”

“Danki.”

“You will find many willing hands at your door this week to finish Zachariah’s store. Teacher Lillian, Luke tells me that you require more help with the costumes for the Christmas play. My wife and my daughters-in-law will be happy to assist, as will other women. You must not think you need to do all the work yourself. You must allow others the joy of making our Christmas program a success, too.”

Luke caught the look of surprise Lillian cast in his direction. She blushed slightly and dropped her gaze to her clasped hands. “I know the women of our community are especially busy this time of year getting ready for Christmas, Bishop. Many are cleaning to make ready for out-of-town visitors, baking for their families and for others.

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