Constance: Bride of Florida (American Mail-Order Bride 27) by Patricia Pacjac Carroll

Author:Patricia Pacjac Carroll [Carroll, Patricia PacJac]
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, Florida, Shadows, Followed Rules, Sailing Ships, Sea Voyage, Ultimatum, Father, Leaving, Marriage, Future Plans
Goodreads: 27826533
Publisher: PacJac Publishing
Published: 2015-12-15T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Constance walked past Drake and concentrated on keeping her footing sure. His powerful presence unnerved her. At a safe distance, she stopped and looked over her shoulder to thank him for the rose.

Her courage depleted, she continued on the walk to the boarding house. She could feel him watching her. She waited for his laughter. Surely, E. Ferris had told of his order for a bride. Drake was no gentleman. He could have told her where his brother was. Or that he’d let his brother know that she had arrived.

She stepped across the road to the house. How rude that E. hadn’t even chosen to meet her at the dock. Between Drake’s overbearing presence and E.’s failure to take care of her needs, she was beginning to feel a growing resentment toward the Ferris clan.

Clearing her throat, she climbed the steps to the boarding house. The porch was huge and sported several rocking chairs. She was pleased to see that the building was well kept with clean white paint and light blue trim.

She knocked.

An older woman opened the door. “Yes?”

“I was wondering if you had a room I could rent.”

With a finger to the dimple in her wrinkled chin, the woman nodded. “Yes, I believe I do. Won’t you come in?” She held the door open. “And go on in and sit on the divan in the parlor. I’ll be in, in just a moment.”

Constance found a gold divan, set her satchel down, and sat. The inside was as impeccable and quaint as the outside. Decorated in golds and greens everything was tastefully done. She hoped she had enough money to afford a room.

“There you are dear. I have a room on the second floor. It is rather small but has a wonderful view of the bay. How long are you planning on staying?”

“I would like to rent it for a month to start.”

“Oh, excuse me. I am Mrs. McCreedy.”

Constance dug through her purse. “I’m Constance Penny.” She blushed, hoping the entire town didn’t know that E. Ferris had ordered her.

“Follow me, and I’ll show you the room.”

Still not knowing the amount she’d have to pay, Constance followed her up the stairs and all the way to the end of the hall.

Mrs. McCreedy fished in her pocket for a key and opened the door.

Constance immediately fell in love with the room. It was decorated in pinks and blues, her favorite colors. And the two windows brought so much light into the room.

“You can see the town’s biggest store. Ferris and Sons out the east window, but out the south window is a beautiful view of the bay.”

Constance gazed at the rolling waves. “It’s not a far walk to the shore then?”

“No, not at all. Perfect place for picnics. You might want to take some before the weather turns too chilly.”

“I’ll do that. What do I owe you?”

Mrs. McCreedy grinned. “Let’s say ten dollars. I have a niece staying with me, and I hope you two will become friends. I would love for her to stay.

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