The Old Cape House by Barbara Eppich Struna

Author:Barbara Eppich Struna [Struna, Barbara Eppich]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Historical, Romance, Mystery; Thriller & Supsence
ISBN: 9781620151679
Google: VpHTnQEACAAJ
Amazon: 1620151677
Publisher: Booktrope
Published: 2013-10-15T13:09:11.114000+00:00

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Nathaniel was in the middle of removing his waistcoat when he spotted Jacob by the carriage house through the bedroom window. He had an idea. He thought it would be far better if he didn’t stay home at this time, and Jacob might be the answer to his problem of the Indian living in his house. He buttoned up his coat and hurried outside.

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Meanwhile, Abigail thought it wise to have something to eat. She stirred a soup on the hearth that had been cooking since early morning. As she prepared three bowls, she glanced through the window and noticed Nathaniel talking to Jacob. What’s he doing now? she wondered. Ignoring her thoughts, she turned away and asked Minda, “Would you like to join Nathaniel and I for a small repast?”

“I think not; I will wait till you are both finished.”

Abigail smiled a grateful thank you, knowing that her husband would prefer not to share a meal with an Indian. When Nathaniel came back into the house, Abigail implored him to eat something after his long trip home.

He accepted her invitation and sat down at the sideboard in front of a steaming bowl of chowder. “I can’t refuse you, my good wife. You’ve always had a special touch when it comes to cooking.”

His compliment relieved Abigail, and she hoped it was the end of their tension. Closing the borning room door, she sat opposite him at the table. “I want to apologize again for my actions. The young girl means so much to me.”

Swallowing a mouthful of clam, he replied, “I have come to a decision.”

Abigail looked up from her bowl.

While wagging his spoon at her, he said, “It would be far better if I went back to Barnstable Harbor and stayed on the Voyager. There’s nothing I can do here and it seems that you would not be very much company for me, seeing that you’ll be occupied with the girl.” Another spoonful found its way into his mouth, and he continued, “I’ve spoken with Jacob, and everything is arranged. His daughter Hopeful, being terminated at her last employer, is looking for work; she’ll come here and live with you in my absence.”

Aggravated with the dominant tone of her husband, Abigail tried to remain calm and hold her feelings in.

Dunking his bread into the creamy broth, he gave his last word to her, “That way you have no need of the Indian PowWah anymore. I want her to leave my house.”

At long last Abigail was ready to speak her mind; she opened her mouth but stopped when she saw the borning room door open.

Minda called out, “Abigail, come quickly. Maria is asking for you.”

She pushed aside her bowl and rushed into the room. Nathaniel smiled, pleased that this perplexing situation was ended, according to him.

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