The Preacher's Daughter by Beverly Lewis

Author:Beverly Lewis [Lewis, Beverly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction, Amish, Fiction, Christian, General, Religious, Women Artists, Bildungsromans, Children of Clergy
ISBN: 9780764201059
Google: xK38OlFdEnsC
Amazon: 0764201050
Publisher: Bethany House
Published: 2005-10-31T13:00:00+00:00

chapter 22

rirst thing the next morning, Annie tiptoed to Louisa’s room. She knocked lightly and whispered, “You awake?” Aware of a small groan, she inched the door open and peeked in. “Psst! Louisa? All right if I come in?”

“You’re halfway in already, you goof.”

Annie sat on the bed, smiling. “I want to show you around today.”

“What about chores?” Louisa sat up and stretched her arms. “And when’s that quilting bee you talked about?”

“You’ll see how quickly chores get done … and we’ll even sew you up a dress or two before noon.” She was surprised Louisa had remembered the comment made to Esther about the quilting bee. “The quilting’s tomorrow would you like to learn how to make the teeniest tiniest stitches ever?”

Louisa looked at her, a sleepy haze still evident on her pretty face. “That’s why I’m here, right?”

“Oh you!” Annie plopped down on the pillow next to Louisa’s; her cat came right over. “What did I ever do without a sister?”

“Aw, you’re too sweet, Annie.”

187 “I mean it.”

“Well, I feel the same way. And I have so much catching up to do if I’m going to be a good big sister … starting with you showing me how to cook on that funky stove of yours.”

“Honestly? You want to make breakfast today?”

Louisa nodded, reaching for Muffin. “I’ll give it my best shot.”

“Sounds like Yonie and his hunting adventure … probably shooting everything in sight.”

“I’ll need time to de-feminize the place so he doesn’t freak when he returns.” Louisa glanced at the room.

“No matter what, you’ll have to open the window and air it out.” Annie laughed, but she meant it.

“Hey,” Louisa protested, “I told you I wanted to bathe more often!”

“I didn’t mean it like that it smells far too perty in here, that’s what.”

“Mm-hmm, sure… . So, what did you want to show me today?”

“This afternoon, I’ll take you to Pequea Creek, where little Isaac disappeared.” She paused, looking over her shoulder to see that the door was securely shut. “And we’ll smuggle along our sketchbooks, too, if ya want.”

Louisa raised her eyebrows. “You’re one rebellious chick.”

Chick? “So now I’ve been reduced to a fowl?”

“You crack me up, Annie. Go get dressed.”

“I’ll meet you downstairs in ten minutes.” Annie headed to the door.

“Too short. I need time for a sponge bath.”

Annie gave a little laugh. “You showered at Julia’s yesterday. How clean must ya be?”

188 Louisa shook her head, feigning a pout.

“Okay, I’ll bring up some heated water in a bit.”

“Thanks, Annie. Maybe I’ll actually be able to live with

myself now.”

Annie wasted no time giving Louisa a thorough lesson on how to cook on a wood stove. She began by talking about a good grate and how important it was to have a tight fit when it came to tending a fire, as well as keeping it from smoking up the house. “The fire is the focus of your attention, really. Once you get used to how hot you need the surface to be, you’ll be fine.” She paused, watching Louisa’s expression.

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