Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico by Lena Nelson Dooley

Author:Lena Nelson Dooley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
ISBN: 9781935416746
Publisher: Guideposts
Published: 2011-05-05T04:00:00+00:00

Maddy sat rocking Pearl after everyone was all cleaned up. Her daughter didn’t seem to have a fever. She had no idea why Pearl threw up so much. She’d had occasional times when she spit up a little, but not like today.

She hadn’t figured out what to say to the sheriff, but she’d never dreamed of getting out of it this way. With a chuckle, she looked up at Sarah, who was washing Pearl’s clothing in the washbowl.

“What’s so funny?”

“Did you see the sheriff’s face when this happened? I was wondering what he thought about everything. It really put a stop to our conversation, and not a minute too soon.” She gazed down at Pearl, who had fallen asleep.

Maddy got up and laid the baby in the drawer, making sure the pillowcase wouldn’t obstruct her breathing. Because of the afternoon heat, she didn’t cover her daughter.

“At least you didn’t have to answer him.” Sarah wrung out the tiny gown. “I was wondering what you were going to say.”

“So was I.” Maddy gathered up her own clothes and piled them in the corner.

Caroline had said they could do laundry with her tomorrow morning.

“Where is Frank? I’d like to discuss some things with both of you.”

“I’ll go get him and bring him in here.” Sarah hurried out the door and soon returned with her husband.

Frank stood with his back to the door. “What did you want to talk about, Miss Madeline?”

Maddy sighed. “Frank, I wish I could get you to just call me Madeline as Sarah does now. We don’t need to be so formal out here.”

“I’ll try to remember, but you’ve been Miss Madeline to me since you were born.” He laughed. “Was that all?”

“No.” Maddy clasped her hands in her lap. “It isn’t. We’ve been through a lot together, especially the last few weeks. Now our finances are almost depleted. Mr. Smith said he’d marry me with no strings attached, but I’m not sure that’s the best decision at this point. Caroline Oldman offered to let us stay rent free. They’ll give you jobs here at the hotel. She needs help with the cleaning and cooking, and Rev. Oldman might use you, Frank, to work with him and Carlos. He’s kept quite busy. What would you two think of that?”

Frank and Sarah stared at each other as if reading each other’s thoughts. Then they both smiled.

He turned back toward Maddy. “That might be the best thing for right now. We could get better acquainted with Mr. Smith and see exactly what he had in mind when he sent the advertisement, but you wouldn’t feel rushed to decide right away. This situation needs a lot of prayer.”

“I couldn’t agree more.” Maddy went to hug her old friends.

“And I’d like to keep busy.” Sarah leaned away from Maddy and gazed into her eyes. “You’ve become such a good mother for Pearl. You don’t need our help as much as you did at first.”

“Then it’s agreed. We’ll stay here for the time being.” Maddy knew this was the best decision all around.

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