Love Finds You in Bethlehem, New Hampshire by Lauralee Bliss

Author:Lauralee Bliss
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Contemporary Fiction, Religious & Inspirational Fiction, Love Finds You in Bethlehem, Single Women, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, New Hampshire, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Books & Bibles, Literature & Fiction
Publisher: Summerside
Published: 2011-04-05T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Tom was in no mood to receive visitors, but when two distinguished-looking gentlemen arrived at his doorstep the next morning, he straightened his vest and shirt and went to receive them. The house was strangely quiet this day. As soon as he had risen from bed, he looked out the front window to the street, hoping to find Sara returning and offering an apology for leaving so brusquely. And he, in turn, would have a ready apology on his lips for not being honest about his feelings, for not sharing with her about his friendship with Annabelle, for allowing her hope to be dashed to the ground.

The men at the door removed their top hats and bowed slightly upon Tom’s greeting. “Please excuse the intrusion. I’m Henry Wentright, and I’m looking for a Mr. Haskins, Bethlehem’s famous painter,” said the one.

Tom was at a loss for words. Bethlehem’s famous painter? The title sounded like one Annabelle might bestow on him. “I’m not certain I’m famous, but I do paintings, yes. Won’t you come in?”

Claire immediately scurried out to see the callers then hastened to the kitchen to put the kettle on. Tom showed them to the parlor. “How can I help you gentlemen?”

“I would very much like to have a portrait made of my wife,” Henry said. “It’s for her birthday. I think she would like it very much.”

“Actually, my specialty is landscape art in the manner of the Hudson River composition.”

The men looked at each other. “I thought perhaps you did portraits. You see, we heard you do excellent work. In fact, we heard it directly from the young lady who is a guest in your home. She seemed very eager to share about your paintings.”

Tom was cut to the quick. When Claire arrived with the teapot and cups, he gave her a questioning glance.

“Is your guest available? Perhaps she can help clarify what she meant.”

“She’s quite attractive, I must say,” said the second man. “Henry here dares not say such things, as he is happily married. But I’m not, you know. In fact, what is her name? She didn’t say.”

They must be referring to Sara. And she had captured the attention of two wealthy men. When? Maybe even this morning. He wondered if perhaps they were privy to where she was staying. He stood to his feet. “Her name is Sara. Please, can you tell me where and when you saw her?”

“Why, we saw her on Main Street just yesterday. Didn’t we, Henry?”

“That’s correct, Stuart. She was taking a walk, enjoying the nice day. And a good thing we were out then, too, as it’s turned quite chilly.”

Sara must have encountered them before she stormed from this house. They would have no idea where she was now. He sensed Claire’s eyes like daggers on him as she poured tea for each guest. “Well, thank you for the information. And I’m sorry I can’t help you with the portrait.”

“I would like to see some of your work,” Stuart asked.

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