Lancaster Hearts by Ruth Price

Author:Ruth Price [Price, Ruth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, Christian Denominations & Sects, Amish, Literature & Fiction, Amish & Mennonite, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction
ISBN: 9781494424725
Google: q1rGjwEACAAJ
Amazon: B00F9BRVAC
Publisher: Global Grafx Press
Published: 2013-12-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Isaac didn't want to be irritated with Rachel. She was a pleasant enough girl, though a bit too forward in her pursuit of a husband. It hadn't helped that Rachel's mamm, a pleasantly chubby woman of about forty with hair the same minted gold as her daughter's, excepting a few gray hairs, thoroughly approved of Isaac, encouraging Rachel to spend as much time as could reasonably be considered appropriate showing Isaac around and making him comfortable. Rachel's daed, a thin, quiet man, seemed a dedicated worker, not coming in from the fields until moments before dinner was served, and then leaving again to tend to the animals as soon as the last bite was eaten. Isaac's daed had helped him after his meeting with the Bishop, but come in early, pecked at his food, and gone to bed before sunset, leaving Rachel with more time to 'entertain' Isaac with stories about the farm and district.

Isaac laughed at Rachel's jokes a bit before taking care to play with the younger boys and girls, and then going to bed. He knew it was uncharitable, but he wished Rachel hadn't decided to join Isaac for Judith's class. Isaac had been looking forward to talking more with Judith, getting a greater glimpse into the intelligence and passion of the other girl. He'd just wanted to spend time with her. But Rachel had invited herself along, and she kept up a steady stream of chatter that gave no one else room to breathe. Isaac soon found himself falling into silence.

The class itself had been fascinating. Isaac had been especially impressed with the passion Judith had shown for the work. She'd approached the dummy with deathly seriousness, as though the situation were real, and while she'd made some mistakes in the beginning, her attention to the instructor and to her 'patient' had been remarkable. Her grin upon finishing had also dazzled him. Isaac wondered what it would be like to have that remarkable attention and joy focused on him. Isaac wanted to congratulate Judith, to throw his arms around her in an Englischer style hug, and feel her heat against him.

It was almost noon when the class ended, and Isaac's stomach growled as they stepped out of the air-conditioned center onto the street.

“That was remarkable,” Isaac said, placing the mouth protector in the pocket of his trousers.

“Can you hold mine also,” Rachel asked, placing hers in his palm. “I don't have pockets.”

Isaac took the package and pushed it into his opposite pocket.

“So where shall we have lunch?” Rachel asked, spinning once so that her skirts swirled around her ankles.

Isaac looked at Judith, “What do you recommend?”

“There's a nice cafe up this way,” Judith gestured ahead of her. “I often have lunch there when I'm studying. It's not expensive.”

Isaac nodded. “That sounds good. Rachel?”

“It's fine.” Rachel said. They started walking. The street was wide enough that all three could walk side by side. The buildings, mostly shops, had their doors firmly shut against the heat. Rachel fanned herself with her hand, her gaze flitting from window to window.

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