Choosing Love (Hero Hearts: Historical) by Annie Boone

Author:Annie Boone [Boone, Annie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Hero Hearts: Historical
Publisher: Hero Hearts
Published: 2018-07-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

The general store was busy this morning. Hayden waited patiently to be able to speak with Mr. Wilson, looking at the range of hammers and lathes that were on display. He needed to fix the back door, and was sure it was a small enough job that he could handle it. The store was only small, but somehow Mr. Wilson had managed to fit rows and rows of shelves filled with all manner of items, giving the place an eclectic and quirky feel. Hayden liked it a lot, it reminded him of Grandpapa’s workshop. The place was a jumbled up mess only his grandfather had known where things were.

Finally, the storekeeper smiled at him. “Mr. Glasworthy, and how may I help you today?” Slipping a hand into the watch pocket on his vest, he held out his right hand for Hayden to shake. “Some kind of critter smashed into my back door.” Hayden shook his head and grinned as he explained. “I need a couple of small planks, about this size,” he held his hands up to show what size he needed. “I guess I need a hammer, some nails, and a good saw, too. And I think that should do it.”

Mr. Wilson moved deftly between the shelves, picking up the items Hayden had requested. He placed them on the counter and then using a small pencil he kept behind his ear he jotted the items down on a pad, and then pushed it to Hayden.

He picked it up and glanced down. His eyebrow arched and he tilted his head to the side as he looked back at the shop keeper. “You’ve not charged me enough.”

“After what you did to save the children of this town a small discount is the very least I can offer you,” Mr. Wilson said with a deep chuckle.

“Thank you, but it isn’t necessary. I’m happy to pay your regular rate, and anyone would have done the same as I did.”

“I doubt they would. Most people shy away from anything that might endanger themselves.” Mr. Wilson put his hands on the counter and leaned forward. “I saw all manner of people walk by those they could easily help when I lived in Fort Worth. I moved here hoping to find a community who care about each other.”

“Is business doing well?” Hayden tried to move the subject away from himself. Mr. Wilson had only recently opened the store. He was new to town and Hayden was interested in how his transition had been.

“It is, both here and in Fort Worth. My son is wishing he’d not been so eager to push me to move here, I think. He’s finding out just how much work it is to run a successful store.”

“I’m sure he will adapt. You just make it all look too easy,” Hayden said, honestly. Mr. Wilson always made everything he did seem effortless. The store was kept immaculately clean and tidy, he moved between his customers with grace, seeming to know everyone by name, even though he was fairly new to town.

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