Everlasting Hope (Hero Hearts: Historical) by Annie Boone

Author:Annie Boone [Boone, Annie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Love At First Sight, War Veteran-Recluse, Father's Ministry, Preachers Daughter, War Veteran, Military Service, Redemption & Hope, Hero Hearts: Historical, Confederate Army hero, Springvill Texas
Publisher: Hero Hearts
Published: 2018-04-19T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

When the Fletchers arrived in Springville a couple of weeks later, all their possessions stacked on the back of their wagon, the entire town was still talking about Jude Rigsby’s daring rescue and the miracle that the stranger had not only survived, but that his bones were healing well.

Ellie couldn’t help but smile to hear how much respect and admiration he was receiving. She was still confused about what had happened that day in the attic, but he had written her the sweetest apology, and had asked if he might visit with her once she arrived in town. Ellie could hardly contain her excitement, knowing that she would soon see Mr. Rigsby once more.

“Ellie, darling, would you mind if I just go and see how the work on the church is coming along?” Daddy asked, handing her the reins and leaping down from the dashboard.

She smiled indulgently at him. “Of course not, why it has been almost four days since you last saw it,” she teased.

“I shall return to help you as quickly as I can. We shall have to find you some help since Cook and Janie chose to stay in Fort Worth.”

“There is no rush. It would appear that half the town has come to help,” Ellie said, taking note of the crowd that was growing around them.

Her father gave her a wink and then disappeared into the crowd. A few of the men and two of the women followed after him, but the remainder waited patiently as if awaiting Ellie’s orders. A handsome young man stepped forward and offered her his hand. She took it and leaned upon him as she climbed down from the wagon. “Nate Ellison,” he said doffing his hat and giving her a little bow. “Welcome to Springville.”

“It is good to be here,” she said. “Daddy has been so looking forward to it. I do remember seeing you in services, Nate. Thank you.”

“My wife, Mae, insists that I invite the two of you to lunch, after services on Sunday,” Nate said. “I told her you’d have more than enough invitations and much to do, but she insisted that I be here to greet you to ensure ours is the first.” He laughed, and Ellie knew instantly that she was going to like this friendly and warm hearted young man.

“Daddy and I would be delighted to join you on Sunday. You will have to give me directions to your home, and I will do my best to make sure he doesn’t run late. He can get so caught up talking to everyone,” Ellie said, as she moved towards the rear of the wagon, wondering what needed to be taken inside first.

“Now, how may we all help you?” Nate said, following her.

“I must confess, I haven’t even seen a plan of the house, much less visited it, so perhaps I should quickly go inside and get my bearings? Then I can come out and say what needs to go where.”

“Sounds like an excellent idea.” Nate nodded and stepped back to wait on directions.

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