The Amish Greenhouse Mysteries by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Author:Wanda E. Brunstetter [Brunstetter, Wanda E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781636092867
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2021-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Belinda had put the OPEN sign on the door and was about to check all the plants to see if any needed water, when Amy came in.

“I just talked with our neighbor across the road, and she thinks Maude may have taken our sign.” Amy breathed heavily.

“The new one Sylvia made?”

“No. It was the old sign that went missing.”

“What makes Virginia think it was Maude? Did she see her take the sign?”

Amy shook her head. “No, but she saw her walking back and forth in front of our driveway that morning, and then Maude bent down like she was searching for something. Oh, and Virginia said it looked like the elderly woman had something behind her back.”

Belinda flapped her hand. “For goodness’ sake, Amy, that’s no proof that Maude took the sign. She could have dropped something that belonged to her.”

“I suppose, but you know how strange Maude acts at times. And don’t forget—we have caught her taking things before.”

“We certainly can’t accuse her unless we have some proof.”

“True, but—”

“Is that the mail you have in your hands?” Belinda decided it was time for a topic change.

“Jah.” Amy handed the letters to her.

“Danki. Now, would you mind checking the plants for water while I go through the mail?”

“I don’t mind, but where’s Henry? Shouldn’t he be checking the plants?”

“I assume he’s still in the barn, which is where he said he was going after we finished breakfast.”

“Should I go get him?”

“It’s not necessary. I’m sure he will come here when he’s done. In the meantime …”

“No problem, Mom. I’ll check on the plants.” Amy turned and headed down the first row, while Belinda took a seat behind the counter.

I’m glad Amy had a pleasant time with Jared last night. He’s a nice young man, and they get along so well—just like Vernon and I did.

Belinda sighed as she picked up a piece of mail. The first envelope she opened was a bill and there were two more after that. She clicked her tongue against the roof of her mouth. It seemed lately there were more bills than money coming in.

Belinda finished looking at the last piece of mail—an advertisement—when Monroe entered the greenhouse. I wonder what he wants this time.

“Morning, Belinda. I was on my way back from the doughnut shop and thought I’d drop some off for you.” He set a sweet-smelling box on the counter and grinned at her. “I got busy at work and couldn’t make it back here until today, but I wanted to come by and make sure no more vandalism has been done.”

“Everything’s fine. No more problems at all.” Belinda lifted the lid and inhaled the delightful aroma of maple bars and chocolate-glazed doughnuts. “Danki, Monroe. It was thoughtful of you to think of us with these treats. I’ll be sure to share the doughnuts with the rest of my family.”

His smile widened. “I’ll bring you more the next time I stop at the doughnut shop. Whenever I go there, I get the freshest baked pastries.

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