Betsy's Hope (Mail-Order Brides Of Prairie Meadow 2) by Maggie McCloud

Author:Maggie McCloud [McCloud, Maggie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical, Romance, Short Storys, Fiction, Victorian, 19th Century, Adult, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier & Pioneer, Western, Cowboys, Mail-Order Brides, Prairie Meadow, Series, Newspaper Ad, Marriage Of Convenience, Posh Restaurant, Hostess, Deception, California Gold Mines, Family Farm, Destitute, Supportive Sister, Secrets, House Burnt, Promises, Claim Busted, Second Chance, Disappointment
Publisher: Maggie McCloud
Published: 2015-11-28T05:00:00+00:00

Betsy was so excited she could hardly contain herself. She couldn’t wait to surprise Emily with the material and decided to give it to her as soon as they got back.

As the two sat relaxing with a cup of coffee and some of Emily’s coffee cake, Betsy couldn’t stop smiling.

Finally Emily said, “I know it’s been a fine day, but why are you smiling so much? My coffee cake is good, but it’s not that good.”

“Oh, I have to disagree. Your coffee cake is that good, but you’re right. That’s not why I’m smiling.”

Standing up, Betsy said, “Close your eyes, Emily. I have a surprise for you! Come on, close your eyes. I can’t wait any longer.”

After Emily closed her eyes, Betsy said, “Now no peeking. Promise?”

“I promise. I can’t imagine what it could be.”

Betsy removed the package from her bag and placed it on Emily’s lap.

“Ok, you can look now.”

When Emily caught sight of the package, she looked from Betsy to the package and back to Betsy again.

“Well, go on and open it silly,” said Betsy.

Emily carefully removed the paper and gasped when she saw the beautiful material she had admired in the dry goods shop. Reluctantly, she placed it on the table.

“Oh Betsy, you shouldn’t have done this. I know that you and John are not in any position to afford this right now. It’s a wonderful thought, but I can’t accept it.”

Betsy reached out and put the material back in Emily’s lap.

“I wanted to do something nice for you. You have been so good to me and I appreciate it. I don’t know how I would have coped if it weren’t for you,” said Betsy.

“But this is too much,” Emily cut in.

“No, it’s not,” insisted Betsy. “I’ve told you I was raised in a well-to-do family. When I left home, my ma made sure that I had some money to fall back on, just in case things didn’t work out for me. I used only a bit of that money to buy the material.”

“Oh Betsy, you shouldn’t be spending your money on me.”

“It’s my money and I can do whatever I want with it,” said Betsy stubbornly. “The material has been cut so it can’t be returned. You have no choice but to accept it,” she added with a smile. “I only ask one thing; please don’t tell John.”

Emily leaned over and pulled Betsy into a hug. “Thank you. I can’t wait to make this up into a dress. I’ll keep your secret as long as you don’t pull anything like this again.”

“Deal,” said Betsy. Knowing what the clerk at the dry goods store had said, it was even more important that John not find out that she’d paid off his bill. She didn’t want to embarrass him. Somehow she’d figure something out that would let him keep his pride. They were in this together, but she knew he wouldn’t be happy that she’d paid off his debt.

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