An Obsessive Bride_Family of Love Series_A Western Romance Story by Elliee Atkinson

Author:Elliee Atkinson [Atkinson, Elliee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Green House Publishing Co.
Published: 2018-05-22T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

MISS BERRY’S ADVICE

MISS BERRY’S ADVICE

The children were filing out slowly for once. Claire watched them. They were talking and laughing, the boys gently pushing each other around, the girls giggling behind their hands. She folded her arms over her chest and watched through the upstairs window as the children went their separate ways.

“Penny for your thoughts?” Miss Berry came up next to her. Her arrival was warm and gentle and didn’t scare Claire.

“I was just thinking about the children,” Claire answered her. “Wondering if they like me or not.”

“They liked you.”

“How can you tell?”

“There are several boys that like to pick on the girls and they were very well-behaved today. They either matured or… they like you.” Miss Berry giggled. “I think we should go for the latter.”

Claire grinned. “I’ve been here teaching all of one day and we’re gonna go with that? You’re grasping at straws, my dear friend.”

Miss Berry laughed aloud that time. “Oh, Claire. I’m so glad you were sent to help me here. You are a delight.”

“Well, thank you. I like you, too.”

“Shall we clean up the room a bit and go get some coffee at the hotel?”

“We can do that or get a drink at the Horse N Saddle. They have Coca-Cola there. It’s cold. Sam keeps it in the icebox. We requested it and he got it.”

Miss Berry’s eyes opened wide. “Really? I would love to have some. I haven’t had any since I went on the train last year and a young man offered the rest of his to me. I was parched. I think he could tell. It was the most delicious drink! And I was very energetic after having drunk it.”

She and Claire made their way around the room, picking up small bits of trash. Finally, Miss Berry picked up a broom and began to do a quick sweep.

Claire watched her through anxious eyes. She really wanted to get that drink. She might get a beer if she didn’t think Miss Berry would disapprove. She’d see how that went when they got there. She hadn’t spent a lot of time with Miss Berry, so she wasn’t sure.

When they were leaving, she grabbed her bag and her shawl and headed out behind Miss Berry, going down the stairs quickly with one hand on the railing.

“Do you think the festival is going to go off without a hitch?” Claire asked. “I’ve never been to anything truly spectacular, although there have been several small fairs and parties since I came. I’ve never seen a town go so completely bonkers over something like this.”

“This is a serious festival for us,” Miss Berry said, turning a wide smile to Claire. “It is the one where people come from the surrounding counties to sell their wares, their crafts, and their art. They offer the best their talent has to offer at reasonable prices.” She tried to stay serious but it seemed impossible. She laughed. “That’s one of the best things about Wickenburg, my dear. If there’s a reason to celebrate…”

Claire finished the sentence with her.

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