Lighthouse Brides Collection by Andrea Boeshaar

Author:Andrea Boeshaar [Mills, DiAnn; Boeshaar, Andrea; Coleman, Lynn A.; Dooly; Paige Winship; and Laity, Sally]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-62416-509-2
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2013-08-19T16:00:00+00:00

“My admirer?” Amanda fretted over her lower lip. What did he mean? He admired her skills at tending the North Point Light? Well, of course that was it. What else could he possibly admire?

She fingered the lovely bracelet and suddenly hoped their relationship blossomed into something more than a unique friendship. Paradoxically, she didn’t think her heart could stand another disappointment.

Chapter 10

Look what just arrived!” David said, walking into the parlor where Amanda, her sister-in-law, and four nieces were packing. He waved an envelope in the air. “It’s an invitation to an exclusive Christmas party this Saturday evening at the Newhall House.” He frowned slightly. “Amanda, isn’t the Newhall House that elegant hotel on the corner of Michigan Street and Broadway?”

“It’s the very one,” she replied, wrapping some glassware in old linens. She tried to calm the rapid thumping of her heart. “Who is the invitation from?”

“Captain Danfield.”

Amanda had assumed so, and lately she found her insides doing the strangest things at the mere thought of the man.

“It appears we’re all invited. It’s addressed to Miss Amanda Lewis, Mr. David Lewis, and family.” He grinned, looking pleased. “What a splendid surprise. I must have impressed the captain somehow at Mother’s funeral.”

Amanda gaped at her brother but quickly recovered.

“I hear Danfield is extremely successful in the grain trading business,” David added.

“Yes, he is,” Amanda told him, earning a quizzical glance from her sister-in-law.

She didn’t say anything more.

“David dear,” Martha began, “the girls and I are going to need new dresses if we’re to attend such a dignified party.”

He sighed wearily. “Yes, I suppose you will, and they’ll likely cost me a fortune.” He turned to Amanda. “My guess is you’ll require something suitable to wear as well.”

She suddenly felt like Cinderella. “Well, I—”

“Of course she needs a new gown,” Martha cut in. “We will all have new gowns. Surely there’s a dress shop here in Milwaukee that can accommodate us. After all, Saturday is only four days away.”

“Yes, there is. It’s Lila’s Dress Shoppe on Grand Avenue.” Amanda decided Mrs. Zenkowski was sure to adore her for bringing in all this business of late.

Suddenly Amanda’s nieces couldn’t contain their excitement, and the four began chattering about what color gown they wanted and how they would curl their hair.

It was a conversation that lasted throughout the day and occupied their minds while they packed crates. But despite her own excitement, Amanda said nothing about her relationship with the captain. Simply put, she didn’t know what to say.

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