Anna_Bride of Alabama by Lily Graison

Author:Lily Graison [Graison, Lily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical, Romance, Fiction, Forever Love, Victorian Era, western, Fifth In Series, saga, Fifty-Books, Forty-Five Authors, Newspaper Ad, short story, American Mail-Order Bride, Bachelor, Single Woman, marriage of convenience, Christian, Religious, Faith, inspirational, Factory Burned, Pioneer, Alabama, Misunderstanding, Cotton Plantation, 12-Year-Old, Daughter, Single Father, Daughter Scheme, No Letters, No Ad, Marriage Resistant, New Mother
Goodreads: 27787422
Publisher: Virtual Bookpublishing, LLC.
Published: 2015-12-09T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

If there was one thing Anna learned about Julia, it was that the girl was too mature for her age and too smart for her own good.

A week spent trying to get answers from her produced very little as the girl always found a way to change the subject until Anna completely forgot about all the things she wanted to know. It was frustrating.

Anna realized the answers she needed were in front of her all along. Julia’s refusal to acknowledge the questions were proof she knew when she placed that ad that things weren’t going well. It was probably why she placed it. In her mind, if her father were happy, he’d want to stay.

A knock on her door tore her from her thoughts. She turned from the view that lay beyond the balcony and said, “Its open. Come in.”

Julia came into the room wearing a smile large enough to brighten her entire face. She was dressed in a pale pink dress typical of girls her age. “Good morning, Anna.”

“Good morning.” She shut the double doors and turned back to Julia. “I missed you at breakfast. Is everything all right?”

“Yes. I had to talk to father about a few things, which is why I’m here.”

“Oh?”

“We’re going into town to go dress shopping. I’ll meet you in front of the house in ten minutes.”

She left without another word. Anna stared at the closed bedroom door for long minutes before snapping out of her stupor and making herself presentable enough for a trip into town.

A simple blue skirt and white shirtwaist was paired with her best boots. She picked up her new straw hat and placed it on her head, making sure it was secure with a hat pin and gathered her reticule before heading downstairs.

Julia was waiting by the door and opened it when she saw her. “The carriage is waiting.”

She hurried down the remainder of the steps, pulling the door shut behind her. The red and black Surrey Franklin had picked her up from the train station sat in front of the small carriage platform only this time, Franklin wasn’t holding the horses reins. Gabriel sat in the front seat. He pushed the foot break and wrapped the reins around the lever before hopping to the ground.

“Ladies.” He bowed his head in a formal gesture of greeting. Julia laughed before walking to the platform and holding up her hand to be helped into the Surrey.

“Thank you, good Sir. We’ll be heading into town today. Please don’t dawdle.”

“I wouldn’t dream of it.” Gabriel kissed the back of Julia’s hand the same way he’d done her the day they met in the parlor. The smile on Julia’s face was one of pure delight. Apparently this was a game they played often.

When Julia took a seat in the back of the Surrey, she situated her skirt and folded her hands in her lap. She looked her way and said, “Are you coming?”

“Yes. I’ve wanted to explore town since I arrived.” She walked to the platform where Gabriel was waiting and gave him her hand so he could help her up.

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