The Widow's Choice by Gilbert Morris

Author:Gilbert Morris [Gilbert Morris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781441270634
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2012-01-22T18:48:04+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

“It’s for My Boys”

Jason listened as Oscar gave him the final instructions about taking care of things while he and Alona were gone on their honeymoon. He glanced up at the calendar and noted that it was April 5, 1941, Alona and Oscar’s wedding day—something Jason never thought he would see. He had to pull his attention back to Oscar’s instructions.

“For the time being, you can store all the furniture from Alona’s house in our empty shed. It’s sound and tight. She’ll want to keep some of the furniture, I’m sure, and the pictures and things. Just store everything so she can sort through it later. She’s got all their clothes and personal items in boxes, and she said they’re all in her living room. You and the boys can bring the stuff over here and get it all to the right room.”

“We’ll take care of it, Oscar.”

“I’ve already showed the boys which room they will each get, and Mrs. Darrow has cleaned them and made the beds.”

“I think you’ve covered every detail. Don’t worry about a thing, Oscar. I’m not much good at business, but I can manage those boys.”

“Good. That takes a load off my mind and off of Alona’s, I’m sure.”

“Good-bye then. Have a nice time.”

“There is one more thing. . . . I don’t want to have to say this, but be sure you stay sober, Jason. It’s very important. Alona would be crushed if she knew you were drinking around her boys.”

“You have my word on it.”

Oscar looked up at his brother and said, “I hated to mention it.”

“I understand. Like I said, you’ve got my word.”

For some reason Oscar seemed dissatisfied. “Jason, you haven’t said anything at all about Alona and me getting married.”

“I’m sorry I didn’t congratulate you before. I do wish you well, Oscar. You’re getting a wonderful woman.”

“I have the idea you think it’s the wrong thing.”

“Don’t talk like that, Oscar. I want to see Alona happy and her boys taken care of. You can do that. It’ll be good for all of you.”

Oscar’s face relaxed, and he smiled and slapped Jason on the shoulder. “Well, I had to pull it out of you, but thanks anyway.”

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“I’m only going to be gone for five days, Tim.”

“I know, but five days sounds like a long time.” Alona and the boys were standing on the front porch waiting for the Moran brothers. Oscar and Alona had decided that there was no reason to wait to get married, so they had allowed just enough time for Alona and the boys to get all of their belongings packed up. It was important to Alona that they be back from their honeymoon in time for the last rehearsal for the cantata the day before Easter. She had put so much time and effort into the concert that she didn’t want to miss it.

The couple had gotten married in the pastor’s study that morning and had spent the rest of the morning making final preparations for their honeymoon trip.

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