Hazelhurst (The Families 0f Dorset Book 4) by Martha Keyes
Author:Martha Keyes [Keyes, Martha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Cosgrove Family Siblings, Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Families 0f Dorset Series, Marriage of Convenience, Beautiful & Feisty
Publisher: Martha Keyes
Published: 2020-01-06T05:00:00+00:00
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Mrs. Turner was indeed gregarious, as Anne discovered very quickly. As Anne familiarized her with Louisa's situation, the woman tsk tsk'd and frowned sympathetically, interrupting Anne to express a willingness to take the stranger and her baby in as soon as she realized that such was the intent of Anne and Tobias's visit.
"I should gladly take in all the babies in the world if given the chance," Mrs. Turner said, "for each one brings a slice of heaven into the home. Mrs. Newsom is very near to her time of confinement, you know, and I told her that, with her husband as vicar, they have enough heaven in their home and would do well to share some with the rest of us, but no, she insists that the babe stay with them, though I can tell you that she may be singing a very different tune when she discovers what it is to have four children in the home, for three children and an infant besides is enough to try the patience of even a saint like Mrs. Newsom."
Anne made a mental note to visit Mrs. Newsom who, the last time she had seen her at church, had looked somewhat weak and overwhelmed by the task of keeping her children quiet and duly reverent, all with a growing belly.
Mrs. Turner was very curious to know more of Louisa's situation, and Anne struggled mightily against the guilt she felt as she recounted Louisa's misfortunes, knowing that she was not being completely transparent with Tobias.
He had asked her how she came to know of Louisa's predicament, and Anne had told only part of the truth, leaving out the identity of Louisa's husband. She and Tobias had never spoken of Anthony, of her past marriage, and it hardly seemed that the proper time to broach the subject would be at the same time as she was requesting him to assist a woman victimized by the same man.
So she had taken the coward's way out. And she hated herself for it.
And yet, every time she thought on the sweet, blue eyes of baby James, she felt that she was doing the right thing by assisting them, whatever it took. Louisa was a victim, just as Anne had been. And yet Louisa and James had none of the resources which had buffered Anne from the direst effects of her situation. Anne had had family and position to fall back on.
Abandoned by even their parish, Louisa and James were alone in the world.
Until now. Anne and Tobias arranged to have Louisa and James conveyed to the Turners once they arrived back at Hazelhurst, and they made an escape through the front door while Mrs. Turner instructed her daughter on preparations for their guests.
"And you so certain that we would be detained here all night," said Anne as they shut the door behind them and began their walk down the lane, the sun setting on the horizon and bathing the village in golden and orange hues.
"And so we should have if I had not very strategically orchestrated our exit just now.
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