Marriage of Convenience Christmas Collection by Linda Ford Rhonda Gibson & Sherri Shackelford

Author:Linda Ford, Rhonda Gibson & Sherri Shackelford
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488025884
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Published: 2016-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

At the general store, Anna Mae read the proclamation from President Grover Cleveland declaring a designated Thursday, the twenty-fourth of November, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by all the people of the land. She listened to Carolyn as she rushed about the store gathering up their supplies. Anna Mae’s gaze moved to the back of the room where the men gathered, talking about the president’s latest proclamation.

The Moores had placed several of the newspaper clippings about their store for their customers to read.

Carolyn’s voice drew her attention once more. “We can’t believe it. Can you imagine how many people will be buying more staples and food supplies here? I placed another order yesterday. I just hope it gets here before the twenty-fourth.”

In her excitement, Carolyn didn’t really want or need an answer, Anna Mae knew. Her gaze moved to Rose and Ruby, who sat on the floor, playing with a couple other children. The four of them rolled and played with wooden blocks. They would stack them up and knock them down with squeals of laughter.

Anna Mae walked over to the fabric and fingered the softness of the material. Her thoughts were more on Christmas than this new holiday called Thanksgiving. She already planned to make the girls Christmas dresses for the Sunday service and rag dolls with matching dresses. But for Josiah it had to be something special. The quilt on his bed was very worn. Perhaps she could make a new one. Something simple that wouldn’t take a lot of time to do. She’d have to hand piece it. Her thoughts raced as she touched each fabric in turn.

A royal blue caught her attention, reminding her of the beauty in Josiah’s eyes. She picked up the bolt and carried it to the counter. Then she returned to the fabric table once more. By the time Anna Mae finished her shopping, she had bolts of blue, yellow, white with blue swirls, pink and lavender resting on Carolyn’s counter. She’d also picked up a package of needles, plus a few spools of white and black thread.

“You have been busy,” Josiah said, coming up behind her.

How did he do that? The man walked more quietly than anyone she knew. She’d have to remember that around Christmastime. It might be hard to conceal his gifts from him.

He ran his hand over the blue fabric. “That’s pretty. Are you going to make a dress out of it?”

She hadn’t thought of making a dress for herself, but now she would. Anna Mae nodded. “I think so.”

“It will look beautiful on you,” Carolyn said, pulling the bolt to the side. “How many yards do you want?”

Anna Mae turned to Josiah. “I’m about done here. Would you mind putting those things in the wagon?” She pointed to the box of dry goods Carolyn had gathered for them.

A puzzled look crossed his face but he nodded. “I’ll be happy to.” He hefted the box and turned to the door.

She quickly turned to Carolyn and gave her the yardage she needed.

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