Montana Sky: Bride's Adventure (Kindle Worlds Novella) (Loving A Rancher Book 4) by Caroline Clemmons

Author:Caroline Clemmons [Clemmons, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier & Pioneer, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Kindle Worlds Novellas, Novella Length Story, Short Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, 19th Century, Sweetwater Springs/Montana Sky Series, Montana Territory, Millinery Shop Owner, Working Ranch & Farm, Animals & Cattle
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2017-03-14T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Early Wednesday morning, a young woman around eighteen or twenty came in. She wore her brown hair in a braid down her back but no hat. Her clothes were clean and pressed and she offered a sweet smile.

“I’m Amelia Douglas. May I help you?”

“You have lovely hats on display.” She chewed her bottom lip a few seconds. “I’m Paulette Norris. I-I wonder if you could use an assistant? I’m a good worker and quick learner.”

Amelia hadn’t planned to hire anyone yet. She assessed Paulette’s thin body and almost threadbare clothing. The young woman obviously needed a job.

“I’m pleased to meet you, Miss Norris. For now I might be able to use you Thursday through Saturday each week—at least until I see how busy the shop is. Would that work?”

“Anything.” Paulette’s face turned red. “I mean, I’ll be happy to work whatever hours you set.”

“I understand. Having someone here would be a help, especially when I need a trip to the privy or need to eat my lunch. Would you be able to begin tomorrow?”

Relief spread across the young woman’s face. “Oh, yes, thank you. I’ll be here early.”

“First we should talk about your salary. Since I’m just starting the business, I’m not certain how much I’ll make.” She named an hourly wage. “You’ll work nine to six and have an hour for lunch. If you want to bring your own meal, you can eat in my kitchen in back.”

Paulette’s eyes sparkled. “Thank you, Mrs. Douglas. I’ll do a real good job, you’ll see.”

“See you tomorrow at nine.”

When the young woman had left, Amelia wondered about Paulette’s family and where she lived. She’d ask Sean if he knew when next she saw him.

Later in the morning, a smiling, dark-haired woman and a little boy came into Amelia’s shop. She’d met them after church but hadn’t really had a chance to get to know Mrs. Barrett or her husband.

“Good morning.” Amelia knelt down in front of the child. “Hello, Adam, how nice of you to come see me with your mother.”

He turned his head into his mother’s skirts but peeked around the folds with one eye.

“He’s only shy when he first meets you. We’ve come to invite you to dinner Sunday after church and for an afternoon of conversation with friends.” She sat the child on the floor. “Wait here while Mama shops.”

“I’d love to come.” How would she get there? “Um, can you give me directions and let me know if someone else from town will be coming who might give me a ride?”

“The Flanigans come through Sweetwater Springs on their way to our house, but I’m sure you won’t need to worry about transportation. Also coming are the Walkers, Charity and Logan, and Sean.”

Amelia chuckled. “Ah, I’m to make up an even number, am I?”

The other woman smiled and set a spring hat on her head. “That’s a nice benefit, but I’m having the dinner so you can visit with others your age. I regret I’ve only seen you at church and haven’t had an opportunity to get acquainted.

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