For the Love of the Land by Bonnie Leon

Author:Bonnie Leon [Bonnie Leon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781441239402
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Rebecca signed her name and then reread the letter she’d written to Collin O’Neill. It was important that it be done properly. She didn’t want to miss an opportunity to buy the stallion.

Finally satisfied that it was professional and reasonable, she folded the letter and slid it into an envelope. As she sealed the envelope, her emotions were a mix of excitement and trepidation. She set it on the desk and stared at it. What if the horse was too much for her? Cambria hadn’t been the only one to caution her. Willa and Mildred had both been concerned about her taking on a high-strung stallion. He might be quite docile, she told herself, knowing it was unlikely.

With resolve she picked up the letter, pushed back her chair, and hurried downstairs. Woodman would be going into town soon. She needed to get the letter to him before he left. Taking quick steps, her skirt sweeping up dust as she went, Rebecca crossed the yard to the carriage house.

Woodman stood in the shade, grooming one of the Morgans tied to an outside post. He ran the brush across the animal’s side and with each stroke followed it with an open hand, kindly smoothing the animal’s dark coat.

“Woodman,” Rebecca said.

He turned and faced her, resting a hand on the animal’s back. “G’day, mum.” He smiled, and his plump face creased into deep folds, nearly enveloping his dark brown eyes.

“Thank goodness I caught you. I was afraid you’d already gone.” Rebecca patted the horse’s neck. “He’s a fine animal.”

“That he is.”

Rebecca offered Woodman the letter. “While you’re in town, could you post this for me?”

He took the envelope and dropped it into his shirt pocket. “Roight. No trouble at all.” He returned to brushing. “Important letter, mum?”

“Perhaps. I’m writing to that man we met at the races—Mr. O’Neill.”

“Yais. I remember him. Seemed like a fine bloke. Horse trader, roight?”

“Yes.”

Woodman’s arm settled at his side, and he turned a steady gaze on Rebecca. “S’pose we ought ta know more ’bout him if yer thinking of doing business with him. I’ll ask ’round if ya like.”

“That would be fine. Daniel’s already done some checking, and he hasn’t discovered anything unsavory about the man.”

“Good, then.”

“Well, have a fine day,” she said and walked back to the house, hoping she wouldn’t have to wait long before hearing from Collin.

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