Double Deception by Dooley Lena Nelson

Author:Dooley, Lena Nelson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2012-11-06T05:00:00+00:00

Ten

Lowell had more on his mind as he headed home than he did when he left. The short time he’d spent with the twins filled his head—and heart—with a myriad of questions. At least he knew there were two girls. Come to think of it, he still didn’t know their names, except that one of them was Marissa. They were evasive and ill at ease while he was there, so he didn’t prolong his visit. The story they told him was nothing short of incredible. Incredible and unbelievable. Unbelievable and probably a lie.

The girl whose name was Marissa didn’t look him in the eye as they were telling their wild tale. He wished she had. He could hardly wait to get to the farm and talk to Ollie. But first he was going by town to ask August for a favor.

Lowell made good time getting to Litchfield. He stopped outside the blacksmith shop and tied his horse close to the watering trough. Lowell was glad no other horses were tied there. Maybe his future brother-in-law was alone.

When Lowell stepped through the door into the shadowy interior of the shop, he took off his hat and used it to fan himself. The summer heat was bad enough without getting close to the blazing forge. He didn’t know how August could stand it.

August looked up from the plow he was shaping. “What brings you here this time of day?”

“I need to ask a favor.”

August set the plow on the dirt floor, laid his tools on the workbench, then rubbed his hands on his jeans. “What do you need?”

Lowell combed his fingers through his hair. He didn’t want to tell August too much, but he also didn’t want him to be suspicious. “I want Ollie to go somewhere with me, and we need someone who is familiar with the farm to look after the animals. I know it’s asking a lot, but could you do that for us?”

“Sure.” August crossed his arms over his massive chest. “How long are we talking about?”

“Maybe just today, maybe longer.”

“I don’t have a lot of work right now. Let me bank the fire in the forge, and I’ll ride out with you.” August started toward the blaze. “You can show me what I need to do.”

Lowell turned his hat around and around in his hands. “We’ll be really grateful.”

❧

Ollie looked out at the sound of horses’ hooves and saw Lowell and August riding up to the barn door. He laid aside the saddle he’d been cleaning and stepped out into the sunlight.

“Lowell, what are you doing back so—?”

“I need you to go somewhere with me,” his brother said quickly, interrupting him. “August will take care of the animals while we’re gone. I’ll tell you about it on the ride. Just saddle your horse, and we’ll head out. I have enough provisions for both of us.”

Lowell showed August what needed to be done while Ollie prepared his horse for travel. Within minutes, the brothers were heading northwest away from the farm.

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