Hope's Design (The Daughters of Riverton Book 2) by Dawn Kinzer

Author:Dawn Kinzer [Kinzer, Dawn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Morningview Publishing
Published: 2016-11-11T00:00:00+00:00

chapteR FIFTEEN

Did I witness a miracle or did I imagine what just happened?” Hope turned to Ben, who seemed slightly stunned himself. “One moment Mr. Stone is angry and can’t understand the need for a library, and the next, he’s agreeing to help Mrs. Jorgenson plant tulip bulbs in the yard.”

Ben chuckled and shook his head. “God is faithful.”

“He certainly is.” Hope released a large sigh. “Something good actually came out of what could have been a disastrous situation. Mr. Stone will learn to read, and a whole new world will open up to him. And I like the idea of naming the library after his friend.”

“Let’s pray the council agrees.”

“Everything is coming together for Annie. I’m so happy for her.”

“Are you?”

“What kind of question is that? Of course I am.” Hope focused on her hands in her lap. “But, I’ll admit, I’m a little envious too. Aren’t you?” She looked at him. “You once had visions of being a well-known painter. I can’t believe that you don’t still wonder what it would be like to see your work hanging in a gallery.”

“Doesn’t matter. That path is no longer an option for me.” He stretched out his legs in front of him. “I’ll try to get a moment with Annie today to tell her about my art. Can’t put it off any longer. Wanted you to know that she may...”

“Have a lot to talk about when we get home.”

“She’ll either be thrilled, or she’ll want to hang me for keeping it a secret from her for two years.”

“Knowing Annie, probably both.” It was a good thing he’d warned her. Hope would be prepared for both ranting and a lot of questions. It would be a late night for sure, but it would be worth it. She couldn’t abide keeping Ben’s secret from Annie much longer, especially when one of his paintings hung in Hope’s bedroom.

“How are your sketches coming?”

That was unexpected—him asking or caring. “I think they’re improving, and now if I ever have trouble mixing colors I know who to go to for help.”

Ben laughed. “Yes, you do.”

“Do you really want to know how I’m doing? With my designs, I mean?”

His laughter-filled eyes grew serious. “I really want to know.”

“I received another rejection from Butterick, along with a request to keep submitting. They see potential in my work, but the designs aren’t what they’re looking for at the moment. I’m trying to be encouraged by the fact that they don’t want me to give up.”

“I agree. That’s great news.”

“There’s more.” Butterflies stirred inside Hope.

“Oh?”

“I’m taking a trip to Minneapolis the second weekend in September to see a friend of my mother’s.”

“Minneapolis?” His forehead furrowed. “What does that have to do with Butterick?”

“Eva Lancaster is a fashion designer who has done quite well for herself. She and my mother met while Miss Lancaster lived in New York, and she’s willing to look at my sketches.” Surely he could see the significance. “I’m sure I’ll learn a great deal from even a few moments with her.

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