Sophie: Mail Order Brides of Wichita Falls - Book 7 by Cyndi Raye & Brides of Wichita Falls

Author:Cyndi Raye & Brides of Wichita Falls [Raye, Cyndi]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: mail order brides, western historical, clean & wholesome, romance, historical romance, 20th century, family life, small town, western frontier, pioneer & frontier, christian romance, historical christian romance, western romance, victorian, 19th century,
Publisher: Cyndi Raye
Published: 2017-03-28T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

The letters on Salem’s lap were working on her last nerve. She sat next to him in the buggy, the edge of her gown touching his pant leg just slightly. The bundle of letters were secured with a piece of brown twine.

In her own reticule, she held two bundles of letters for Elizabeth and Rose. The postmarks were from a variety of places, some as far as California. Sophie was anxious to dig in and see if she was any good at matchmaking. Of course, Miss Addie would have the final say, but Sophie wanted to try her hand at it herself.

The two had agreed on choosing three matches for each bride and agreeing together on the final match.

“Is there something about these letters that bothers you?” Salem asked, his voice low.

“I have to be honest. I’m curious about the bride you plan on choosing.”

“Jealous?”

She crossed her arms. “Salem, you know I can’t be jealous. I already told you my plans.”

Salem smirked. “It appears you have the same fate, sorting through a pile of letters. I noticed your reticule is full.”

“Those are for Elizabeth and Rose. Miss Addie is going to choose my intended. Although she hadn’t said a word if she found anyone yet. Which is strange. By now, she is usually way ahead of things.” Sophie fiddled with the string on her reticule. Miss Addie had always been prompt to get things rolling when it came to her matchmaking skills. She should at least have been giving Sophie an update.

Salem shrugged, tugging on the reins to slow the buggy. He looked over at her. “You’re not in a hurry to get back, are you?”

“Well, not so much. But, we’re only an hours ride to Mill’s Ridge.”

“I wanted to show you the river. Would you care to take a drive out of the ways, perhaps a mile or two?”

Sophie deemed it was safe with Salem, even though he spoke of marauders hurting her if she were alone. She figured it was his way of trying to protect her. “Why not? It is a lovely spring day and the ladies at the boarding house have everything under control.”

“I stopped at Jenna’s café. Bought us some cheese and delicious warm bread for lunch.”

“Oh, we are going on a picnic then?”

“Seems to be we are,” Salem agreed. “Then, if you are still curious about these letters, perhaps we can go through them. I know you care for me, Sophie. I’d like for you to help pick one of these brides for me. It will be much easier for me if I have your approval.”

Sophie almost fell off her seat. She knew exactly what the man was doing! It was so obvious to her now. Miss Addie and Salem were in cahoots. By making her jealous, he wanted her to give up her idea of going off to make herself a mail order bride. Did this mean he wanted her as a bride? This now changed everything, especially since Miss Addie approved.

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