Mail Order Bride for Christmas by Trinity Bellingham

Author:Trinity Bellingham [Bellingham, Trinity]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B01678SJKQ
Published: 2015-11-29T16:00:00+00:00

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Jeb was preparing the paperwork for the closure of Big Jim Olson's saloon so that the Sheriff could enforce the Judge's order that very day. Word had spread quickly around town regarding the Judge's ruling and the town was in a celebratory mode. The news affected people in a variety of ways, not the least of whom were the girls still situated there. It appeared that a few of the older women wanted to stay on, while the young girls wanted to leave right away. Sheriff Benson had the unhappy task of trying to sort it out and Jeb wanted to have all the paperwork ready for him for when he was finally ready to act.

Emmaline entered his office and for a moment Jeb thought she was going to do the right thing and file for divorce. However it proved to be wishful thinking.

"Good afternoon Jeb," she crooned. "I heard about the outcome of the court case and wondered what is going to happen with the actual premises now it will be closed down. I ask because I have a notion to purchase the property and perhaps turn it into a boarding house. My father in England has sent me the funds with which to do so."

"Good afternoon to you too Emmaline. As to your first question, I don't know as yet what will happen to the property, however there will be a decision about it by the close of business today. Secondly, your father may have given you money but legally it is Harald's to do with what he will. While he remains your husband, this will always be the case. Am I correct in assuming Harald does not know about these funds?"

"Yes."

"In that case, it is my duty to inform you that I am required to instruct the bank that the funds are not to be released unless Harald agrees. Of course, should you divorce, an equitable arrangement could be made whereby you retain your funds and Harald retains ownership of the mercantile. He is not legally required to do this, however I expect I could persuade him of the wisdom of such an agreement in your favor."

" Thank you Mr Garret. I will need to think about what you have said. It is not my intention to make life easy for that man and his little Norwegian harlot, so would prefer not to divorce him. On the other hand, the funds my father has given me are mine and mine alone. He is not entitled to one penny."

Jeb cut in. "According to law, anything you own is his."

"Well I see you are not inclined to assist so I will take care of the matter myself. Good day."

Emmaline slammed the door on her way out. Jeb let out his breath and decided Jake needed to know about this and he would go over to the bank right now to place a hold on Emmaline's supposed funds. The woman was trouble.

As always, Emmaline was furious. She was tired of the husband she didn't want and enraged that he had legal power over her.

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