A Bride for Ransom by Wendy May Andrews

Author:Wendy May Andrews [Andrews, Wendy May]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781999493257
Publisher: Sparrow Ink
Published: 2019-04-08T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Ransom reread the letter for the fourth time, enjoying it more each time. He could almost hear Hannah saying it as he read. He could feel his smile stretching his face. It was his first time to smile since he had left ten days ago. He was exhausted from the heavy work but relieved to have found everything intact. It seemed no one had discovered his mine, so his claim was still safe. He would have to set up security and hire help before he returned to Nebraska the next time.

Ransom looked around for some paper on which he could write a reply. His rough cabin was not very well supplied. Not that he really knew what to say to her. He wasn’t ready to tell her why he was in Oregon. Ransom couldn’t even explain to himself why he was reluctant to tell her, so he certainly wouldn’t be able to explain it to her. But since she had written to him, he ought to write something in return.

Dear Hannah:

I’m thrilled to hear the house is still standing (or at least that it was at the time of your letter writing). I am well. I reached Oregon without incident. It didn’t even take three full days. The speed of modern technology is amazing!

I think you would have enjoyed the scenery along the way. I noticed while we were driving from the train station that you had seemed fascinated with the changing scenery. Of course, you might’ve just been watching the scenery to avoid looking at me, but you had seemed to enjoy it. Between Nebraska and Oregon there are a several changes. The train passes through the Rocky Mountains, which are breathtaking in their grandeur. I hope you will get to see them one day. And the children, too, of course.

Have you continued to manage all right with the children? I trust they aren’t giving you too much trouble. Francine, I’m sure, is happy to follow your lead. Your sister, too, seemed a meek child, but I doubt if your brother is willing to follow your direction without comment. Boys of his age can be a challenge. I know I was when I was twelve. The antics my brother and I got up to would curl your hair. I hadn’t really thought of that when I left. Did you tell them yet that their chores will continue even after they start school? I’m not sorry I’m going to miss that scene.

My work here is progressing, but I won’t be able to leave as quickly as I had hoped. I do sincerely hope to return before winter, though. I don’t want to be stuck in Oregon through the deepest cold. This is a beautiful, rugged state. I find myself wondering what you would think of it. Which is foolish, really, considering I don’t even know what you think of Nebraska. I’m sure it’s going to change swiftly now that the train comes all the way here. I hope you’ll get to see it while it is still wild and free.

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