Grace like a Whisper by Edna Lee Allen

Author:Edna Lee Allen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction, inspirational fiction, Clean and Wholesome Novels, Religion and Spirituality, Christian Historical Romance, Mail Order Bride Stories
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2019-07-18T16:00:00+00:00

13

Grace lifted the iron from the heat of the fire.

Edith sipped tea at the kitchen table. “You know, I’m sure I could ask Hortense the name of the lady who takes in her laundry. That would save you time from ironing your dresses.”

“I refuse to pay someone to do what I can on my own.” Grace thought of the Mexican woman. She wouldn’t give the lady more laundry, but there might be other ways to help, such as tutoring her children. “Besides I can take my frustrations out this way.”

“What’s got you so frustrated?”

Jedidiah Green, which is absurd and pointless since I refuse to be dependent upon a man. “Oh, just things,” Grace said. She dipped her fingers in a bowl of water and flicked droplets on the wrinkles in the sleeve of her dress. “And I miss my sisters. I must find the time to write Joy a letter since I don’t think they’ll make it to town very often.”

The pounding of horse hooves came through the open window.

Edith set her cup down. “Perhaps one of your suitors has come a callin’ again.”

Why couldn’t it be Jedidiah? Grace propped the iron on the board and pulled back the curtains.

A horse-drawn wagon sat in front of the house. A tall figure stepped onto the porch. Jedidiah.

Grace’s stomach fluttered and she opened the door.

Jed removed his hat and placed it against his chest, his face grim. “Miss Cantrell.” Jed bowed his head slightly. “I’m needing to talk with you and Mrs. Farley.”

“Of course, Mr. Green,” Edith called as she stepped toward them. “Come on in.”

“I don’t have time. I’m needing a favor, and if you’re able to help I’d be mighty beholden to the both of you.”

“Of course. What is it that you need?”

“I have to work in the shop this morning and make a delivery before noon. If I brought the boys here, would you watch Thomas and Josiah? I have neighbors that might help, but seeing how both of them know you, I think they’d be more comfortable.”

“I think that’d be all right.”

“Where are they now?” Grace asked, looking out at the empty wagon.

“At the doctor’s office. And that’s another thing. They’ve been injured, Miss Cantrell.”

“Injured? How?” Grace’s voice rose. “What happened?”

“On the way home from school yesterday three boys jumped them. They were beat up pretty bad, Josiah’s got a broken nose and bruised ribs. But really they’re more shaken than anything.”

Grace grabbed the doorknob to steady herself. “I’ll walk down to see them.”

His strong arm reached out to stop her. “Not now, the boys are resting and finally comfortable.”

Her legs weakened even as her heart skipped.

“My apprentice will help until I can bring them here.”

“Who would ever do such a thing?”

Jed just stared at her, hurt and anger reflected in his gaze and tightened jaw.

“We will do whatever you need, Jed,” Edith said.

“I appreciate this very much, ladies.” Jed put on his hat and walked back to the wagon.

Grace stayed on the porch until the wagon pulled out of sight.

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