Isabella: Bride of Ohio (American Mail-Order Bride 17) by Debra Parmley & Robert Arrow

Author:Debra Parmley & Robert Arrow [Parmley, Debra & Arrow, Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical, Romance, Fiction, Forever Love, Victorian Era, Western, Fifth In Series, Saga, Fifty-Books, Forty-Five Authors, Newspaper Ad, Short Story, American Mail-Order Bride, Bachelor, Single Woman, Marriage Of Convenience, Christian, Religious, Faith, Inspirational, Factory Burned, Pioneer, Sweden, Parents Deceased, Danger, Pinkerton Agent, Train Travel, Murderer, Disappearing Women, Next Victim, Dreams
Goodreads: 28010632
Publisher: Belo Dia Publishing; 1 edition
Published: 2015-12-04T05:00:00+00:00

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When Donald came to pick her up and take her to Springfield to collect her finished dress, he said, “I have a surprise for you.”

“Oh,” her eyes lit up. “Thank you.”

Proudly, he handed her a new leather Bible with gilt lettering.

She held it for a moment, looking at the beautiful Bible and then said, “Well this is a lovely Bible, really it is, but I was already planning to carry father’s Bible since he is not here to walk me down the aisle.”

“Isabella.” Donald’s tone rebuked her. “Whatever can you be thinking? That worn out old Bible isn’t suitable for our wedding. What would our new friends and neighbors think?”

The old, cracked leather showed signs of wear and the gold of the gilt lettering had worn off in many places. Still, the Bible had great value and meaning to her and in her eyes it was beautiful.

He shook his head. “No. You weren’t thinking again. This one will replace it.” At her continued look of reluctance, Donald appeared hurt by her rejection of the gift. “I thought...” He spoke quietly and paused. “You might read a verse or two from it in the evenings.”

Oh the poor man. I have hurt his feelings. He does not even attend church and he has given me this Bible which he wants me to read to him. Oh how can I ever say no.

“Oh. Yes, of course. I’d be happy to.”

“Thank you.” His facial expression relaxed into the pleasant one she liked so much.

He has done nothing but try to give me nice things he thinks I might want or need. I mustn’t appear so ungrateful for all he has done and is trying to do. He is trying, so I must try too.

“It is I who should thank you. It is lovely and I will treasure your gift. Thank you.”

“You are quite welcome my dear. I only wish to make you happy. Now let’s go and collect your dress.”

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