Rekindled Love by Susan Leigh Carlton

Author:Susan Leigh Carlton [Carlton, Susan Leigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Susan Leigh Carlton
Published: 2016-01-31T16:00:00+00:00

The home place…

“Well, this is a surprise. I didn’t expect to see you until this weekend,” his mother said.

“We decided to skip my cooking for today,” Ben said. “Besides, I’ve got something to show you.”

“Okay, but let me hug my little girl first.”

“I’m Papa’s girl,” Becky said.

“Yes, but you’re Grandmama’s baby.”

“Now tell me the reason behind the surprise visit.”

He gave her the first letter. Her face lit up as she read. “How long has this been going on?”

“I started writing right after you had the letter from Miss Charity. It takes about four weeks to write and get an answer. This came almost a week ago.”

“I can understand her reluctance. That’s a long trip to make among strangers. Have you thought about going there? You could get married there and come back together.”

“I thought about it, but I don’t have enough money for that.”

“We would be glad to help with it.”

“I decided not to go anyway.”

“Ben, I think that’s a big mistake. Why did you decide to give up?”

“I’m not giving up. I got another letter yesterday.” He handed her the second letter.

“I should hide you for doing that to me.”

“I couldn’t resist, because I know you want it almost as much as I do. I did tell her they could stay here until we get to know each other again.”

“That’s good. We have plenty of room. What’s her son’s name and how old is he?”

“His name is Philip. I believe he’s seven or eight.”

“When will all of this take place?”

“I’ll get a draft for the ticket tomorrow, and she should have it in five days or so. I’ll ask her to wire me when they will be here, so it will be at least two or three weeks.”

“You don’t know how happy this makes me,” she said. “At last, you will have someone.”

“Mama, I have someone. Becky and I are doing fine.”

“Yes and you’re doing well as a father, but a girl, or boy for that matter, needs both.”

“She has to accept us first,” he pointed out.

“Becky will steal her heart, even if you don’t.”

The draft was sent. He asked the ticket agent which accommodations would be the most comfortable, and it was suggested she take a compartment. In the letter with the draft, he told her the agent’s suggestion about a compartment, and asked her to wire him the date of their arrival.

Eight days later, he received a wire saying they would arrive on the next Thursday.

“Mama, they’ll be here on Thursday. Will you and Papa go with us to meet them? I think the house is ready for her to see.”

“Of course we will. What have you told Becky?”

“Only that we will be having company. I didn’t want to confuse her or get her upset if we get turned down.”

“You’re not going to be turned down.”

“I wish I had your confidence.”

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