Ellen: Clover Springs Mail Order Brides by Rachel Wesson

Author:Rachel Wesson [Wesson, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2016-08-17T04:00:00+00:00

Samuel gathered the horses’ reins tethering them to the post. It wouldn’t do for Ellen and the children to come out and find the horses had wandered off. He closed his eyes briefly allowing his mind to relive the last ten minutes. He had finally kissed Ellen. About time too. Took you long enough to get the courage up. Not enough to ask to court her though. How long will that take you?

“Samuel, can you go with Miss Ellen today? Davy said you could be spared.”

Samuel looked at his ma. “What?”

“Has the sun got to you, Son? I asked if you could go with Miss Ellen today. Miss Mary is worried there aren’t enough adults with the group. Not that she doesn’t think Miss Ellen is capable.”

“Little Beaver and Miss Wilma are going too.”

“Well, they were, but turns out Wilma isn’t a fan of horses. She don’t mind driving a wagon but she don’t want to ride astride. I can understand that too. At a certain age, us ladies need to keep our dignity together.”

At the look on his ma’s face, Samuel burst out laughing. “Ma, you sound like Mrs. Shaw or Ma Kelley. There’s nothing wrong with ladies riding horses properly. They have those fancy skirts made to protect their dignity.”

“That’s all fine and dandy for the young’uns not mature ladies like me and Wilma. Anyway, I quite like the chance to sit and have a chat with Wilma. She’s great company. Her stories about the wild side of Boston would set your hair on edge.” Ma Higgins cocked her head to one side. “I thought you would be raring to go out with the young’uns. I can ask Aaron to go instead if you don’t feel up to it.”

“That’s not necessary. I can do it.”

“Good. I have a picnic packed. Come into the house and get it.”

“Yes, Ma.” Samuel almost saluted but thought better of it at the last minute. He couldn’t shake the feeling his ma was up to something, but what, he wasn’t quite sure. Could she have seen him kissing Ellen? No, that couldn’t be it. She’d have boxed his ears for taking liberties as she’d see it. If she thought riding astride was bad, what would she think of him kissing the school teacher in broad daylight where anyone could have seen them? It had been worth it though, just to feel Ellen in his arms for a brief time. He was totally convinced they had a future together. Now, he just had to find a way to make himself worthy of her. Tonight, he would tackle Aaron about staking a claim. If his brother didn’t want to go in with him, he would ask Davy to help him. Ellen was more important than his pride.

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