Chastity's Angel (Wild Rose Country Book 3) by Linda Ford

Author:Linda Ford [Ford, Linda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, 19th Century, Bachelor, Single Woman, Frontier & Pioneer, Western & Cowboy Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Clean & Wholesome, Wild Rose Country Series
Publisher: Crocus Mountain Publishing; 2 edition
Published: 2017-10-17T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Emma spent the morning extolling the virtues of Gordon Simpson, and, according to Emma, he abounded with them.

"He wants to start a new business," she said. "He says he'll spend some time deciding what the town needs." She barely paused as she stepped outside the door to hang the laundry to dry. "He thinks Willow Creek has a tremendous future since it's on the rail line between Calgary and Edmonton." She stepped back inside, the wicker laundry basket under her arm. "Of course the town council has been telling us that for years, and the paper has duly reported it. I just didn't pay them much mind."

Chastity hid a smile. As far as she could remember, Emma had only looked at the gossip pages and household hints of the weekly paper. "I'm wondering if you've found Mr. Simpson has a bit more to offer than the local boys?"

It was a longstanding argument of Emma's that there could be no romance with a local boy. "How could I fall in love with someone I've known all my life," she would ask, "and seen with a runny nose or crying for his mama?"

Emma let out a sharp breath. "Do you see any of the local boys setting out to establish a new business? They'll do what their fathers have done and never see what's right in front of their noses."

"So Mr. Simpson is the answer to your prayers?"

Emma blushed. "It's rather soon to tell." She rushed on. "He's not at all like his cousins. He's so—so full of enthusiasm."

Remembering how the pink-faced Gordon could barely say hello, Chastity wondered if Emma was the only one who brought forth life in the man.

Emma stopped to study Chastity. "Of course I know he doesn't hold a candle to Adam as far as adventure goes, but Adam doesn't even see me. He has eyes only for you."

"Emma! How can you say that?" The room was steaming from the tubs of hot water, and the exertion of running the heavy sheets and towels through the wringer had caused the sweat to bead on Chastity's forehead. She paused to wipe her face on a rag.

"I have eyes. And I'm not stupid."

"No, you're not, which is why I'm so surprised you should think such a thing. I could never be interested in a man with wandering feet. Besides, you yourself warned against falling in love with him."

Emma tightened her mouth. "The mind does not always go where the heart goes."

Chastity giggled at Emma's stern expression. "True enough, but neither do we have to follow the fickle desires of our heart. I believe in mind over matter—and emotions."

She dumped the rinsed sheets into the basket, and Emma hoisted it to her hip, heading outside to hang them.

"I only hope you don't 'mind' yourself right out of something special."

Chastity glanced up. "Special?"

Emma nodded. "I might be young and inexperienced when it comes to love. But I have eyes, and it seems to me one would have to have a weak mind to pass up love—real love—for something 'reasonable.

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