Charity's Promise by Marianne Spitzer

Author:Marianne Spitzer [Spitzer, Marianne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-02-12T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

The talk with Pastor Elkins had gone well, and both children behaved as well as they did during Sunday services. Pastor Elkins didn’t feel the need to ask a lot of questions the way he did with young couples experiencing their first love. Charity’s widowhood and Jason’s thirty years of age were enough for the kindly pastor to skip that part of his counseling.

As they strolled back to Charity’s home, Jason said, “That was easier than I expected, and having the wedding at one o’clock was a good suggestion. We can hold the reception immediately after and feed everyone who attends a good lunch.”

“That might be the entire town. Do you think the hotel can accommodate the entire town?” Charity questioned.

“The Paradise is a first-class hotel and large enough for the entire town to wander in and out. I doubt people will come and stay for hours. Most of the men will come for food and leave. Couples will probably stay longer. You know how women love to fuss and talk.”

“And men don’t? What is it you men do in the saloon for hours? You sit and brag about your accomplishments and try to outdo each other with bigger and bigger tales of daring feats and experiences,” Charity insisted. “At least we women stay sober and don’t end up fighting over foolish things.”

Jason raised his hands in surrender. “You win. I suppose we all enjoy talking. We just have different interests.”

“Since you surrendered, I’ll invite you in for a cup of coffee and a piece of pie. The children are here with us, so I doubt my neighbors will try and spy on what we’re doing,” Charity offered with a mischievous grin on her face.

Jason didn’t need to be asked twice as he hurried in the house behind Charity and the children.

Annie was chattering away in her usual manner, and she informed Jason about several wedding plans. “Aunty Holly is making mama a new dress and a new dress for me. My new grandma is making flowers for me. We’re going to have a big cake and maybe cookies.”

Jason gave Charity a quizzical look. “Her grandma?”

“Yes, your mother. She said she will make satin roses for the wedding. Annie is very excited about getting dressed in a new dress with flowers to carry,” Charity explained.

“My mother hasn’t said a word to me about the plans. She said its women’s business and I need to wait for the wedding. She’s shared the ideas for the menu but nothing about your dress or the church decorations. I feel as if it’s someone else getting married,” Jason lamented.

“You will be surprised, and it’s bad luck for a groom to know what his bride is wearing before the wedding. I thought you and Ben were going to buy suits. That’s a big part of the wedding plans,” Charity answered.

“Aww, Mama, do I have to wear a suit?” Ben complained. “I like my shirts. Suits are for old men.”

Jason laughed. “Suits are for any man or young man who wants to look presentable.

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