Molly's New Song (Brides 0f Pelican Rapids Book 5) by Elaine Manders

Author:Elaine Manders [Manders, Elaine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Brides 0f Pelican Rapids
Publisher: Elaine Manders
Published: 2020-01-30T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Is there not a time of hard service for man on earth? Job 7:1

When Luke got to the outskirts of Pelican Rapids, even Reckless wanted to turn toward Ella Milton’s place. The ladies would be having a tea for Molly, planning their wedding. Luke didn’t care about the details of that day except the part when they’d say their I-dos.

Frustration settled in his stomach like a rock. If he didn’t have to finish the house he wouldn’t have agreed to wait even the two weeks Molly asked for. He sent a worried gaze toward the darkening skies. That’s all he needed—a thunderstorm. The roof wasn’t on yet.

He hadn’t put in a lick of work in the fields today, having worked on the roof and framing until he’d run out of nails. Mr. Jensen would expect him at the sawmill in another hour, but that gave Luke time to stop by the mercantile and buy some nails and check with Mandy on the drapes. She’d volunteered to sew them and present them as a wedding present.

As soon as the bell jingled and he stepped into the store, Mrs. Carter fell on him. “We weren’t expecting you today, Luke. Mandy hasn’t finished with the drapes, but they are beautiful. Our finest brocade—deep blue. Mandy’s favorite color. The mister and I were happy to donate the fabric, though it’s our most expensive drapery material.”

“That’s mighty nice of you and Mr. Carter. I appreciate it—and Mandy, for sewing them. Molly likes blue, too.”

“Who?”

“Molly Stewart, my fiancée. She said she met you at the train station.”

Mrs. Carter’s brows rose and a mirthless chuckle broke from her open mouth. “Oh, yes, I remember. She was on the same train as Mandy. I’d never have imagined a woman that fancy to settle on a little farm way out here. I couldn’t help thinking she must be running from something. Have you been able to find out what?”

Of all the gall. He strained to keep his voice civil. “Molly isn’t running from anything. She wanted a home and family. Same as me. We corresponded for months before deciding to get married.”

“Ah, yes. Letters. Words on paper seem so much more sincere than in person. Have you spent much time with Miss Stewart since she arrived?”

Blast the woman. She knew how to take the starch out of him. “We’ve dined with Mrs. Milton and attended church.” He wouldn’t even mention their ride. That would lead Mrs. Carter to another insult. “I’ve been busy getting the house ready and Molly has been busy planning the wedding.”

“Well, you’ll be able to spend more time with Mandy. She’ll have to go out to the farm to measure the curtains and help you finish up on the inside. There are certain things only a woman knows how to do.”

“I thought Mandy was leaving last week to return to New York. I won’t hold her up none.”

“You won’t be holding her up, dear boy. She isn’t leaving.”

Not leaving? Why? He almost made the mistake of asking.

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