A Mystery Groom for Christmas by Patricia PacJac Carroll

Author:Patricia PacJac Carroll [Carroll, Patricia PacJac]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: PacJac Publishing
Published: 2020-06-25T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Kirk tied his horse to the back of the carriage and drove the ladies to Sheriff Buckner’s cabin. Mary Louise sat beside him, and the other two ladies were in the back. The women looked tired but relieved to not have to sleep in the barn.

Kirk stopped the carriage in front of the sheriff’s house. “You ladies stay here and let me see if he has room.” He walked up the stone path and knocked on the door.

Sheriff Buckner opened up. “Kirk, is something wrong?”

He pointed behind him. “I’ve got three ladies who came to Big Springs and planned on sleeping in the hotel. Of course, with the conference about tick fever, there’s not a room available. Would you have a place for them to sleep? Even on the floor would be better than in the barn at the livery.”

“For goodness sake, yes. Bring them all in. We have one extra room that they can share. What about you?”

“I can sleep in the barn.”

“No, I have a couch.” Bill grinned. “I’ve slept on it before, and it’s not too uncomfortable. Suzy will be happy to have company.”

“It’s just for the night.” Kirk thanked him and went to the carriage. “Good news, ladies. Go on inside, and I’ll take care of the carriage and horse.”

Bill had followed him and welcomed the women and then pointed to the door. “You can go on in the house. My wife, Suzy, will show you to your room.”

After the women left, Bill helped Kirk with the horse and carriage. “I’m glad you brought them here. I’d hate to know what would have happened to them in the livery.” He gazed at the house. “What are they doing out here by themselves?”

“That I don’t know. They didn’t say, and I haven’t asked yet. All they told me was they wanted to go to Dry Springs tomorrow. It’s not a long trip, but once that conference is over, there’ll be cowboys traveling the roads.”

Bill folded his arms. “I think you ought to ride with them. Make an excuse, but don’t let them alone by themselves.”

“I agree. I don’t think the ladies will like it, but it’s what I’m going to do. Women. I can see that they are going to become more and more trouble.”

Bill laughed. “You have no idea. But you know what, it’s the greatest trouble I’ve ever had and wouldn’t trade it for the world. By the way, are any of those ladies the one you might be interested in?”

Kirk nodded. “The blonde one. Mary Louise. I think she’s the leader of the group. She’s smart. Confident. And pretty.”

Bill nodded. “Yes, I can see that. Can she cook?”

“It doesn’t really matter, Bill. I like her.”

“You tell her, yet?”

“No, I’m not sure. We have a social coming up. I’ll dance with her and see what that tells me.”

“Well, don’t put it off too long. She’s a pretty one and just might be picked by another before you get around to asking her.”

“I hear you, Bill.

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