Mail Order Merchant_Brides of Beckham by Kirsten Osbourne & Cowboys & Angels

Author:Kirsten Osbourne & Cowboys & Angels [Osbourne, Kirsten]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Unlimited Dreams Publishing
Published: 2017-11-19T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

The next day proved to be a busy one, but it was such a good busy that Toria had no complaints. She was thrilled to work the cash register while her two men worked on displays. She disappeared an hour before lunch time to get food ready, and then they took turns eating.

She met several of the women of town while she worked, and she even had the pleasure of meeting Julianne Fontaine from the nearby town of Bachelor. She came in with Millie, and Millie was thrilled to be able to introduce them.

“Would you believe the store in Bachelor is out of pencils? How am I supposed to run a school with no pencils?”

Toria grinned. “I would suggest stabbing the children’s fingers and making them write with their own blood, but I’ve always had a rather morbid sense of humor…”

Julianne giggled softly. “I’m not sure their parents would approve, and right now, I’m just so thrilled that some of them are allowed to go to school that I won’t say a word.” She leaned forward. “Millie told me you were here. I was hoping you would let Willie do a little of the work around here. He’s only a boy, but he works hard, and he’s taken it upon himself to feed his family since his father died.”

Toria frowned. “He could ride with John on deliveries starting Monday if he’s willing to help load and unload the wagon. I’d make sure he got a fair wage.” She’d make sure of it even if she had to work all night knitting scarves to sell in the store so she could pay his salary herself.

Julianne nodded. “I think that sounds perfect for Willie. Are you sure you don’t mind?”

“I’ll have to talk it over with Mortimer, but I’m sure I can convince him. Can he make it here by nine every morning?”

“I think I can arrange a schedule, so different men drive him every day. It shouldn’t be a problem.” Julianne clasped Toria’s hand in hers. “Thank you. I can see you’re going to be an asset to our community.”

“I certainly plan to be.” Toria smiled at Millie, who was looking at threads. She rang up the pencils Julianne had in her hand. “Is there anything else you need?”

“Not at the moment. Thanks again.” Julianne paid for her pencils and wandered off toward Millie, who was chatting with John.

Mortimer came over, and Toria briefly described what she’d just agreed to, and to her surprise, Mortimer nodded immediately. “That sounds perfect. The boy will learn to do some new things, but he’ll also earn a little money to feed his family. Maybe you could bake a few extra loaves of bread every week and send them home with him.”

Without thinking, Toria threw her arms around Mortimer, hugging him tightly. “Oh, thank you!”

“Why are you thanking me?” he asked. “I’m just doing what any decent God-fearing person would do to help his neighbor.”

“I’m thanking you for being a decent God-fearing person. There simply aren’t enough in this world.

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