Amish Regrets (Amish Secret Widows' Society #4) by Samantha Price

Author:Samantha Price [Price, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Amazon: B00OJCWLEI
Published: 2014-10-13T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9.

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1 Corinthians 1:10

Knowing that Mrs. Liante was still in the hospital after the attempt on her life, Maureen thought it the best opportunity to go to her house and speak to the housekeeper. She went as early as she could because she knew that Detective Crowley was going to have the housekeeper show him through the house that afternoon.

Maureen took a deep breath, said a quick prayer and knocked on the Liantes’ front door. She glanced down at her Englisch clothing and smoothed down her hair, conscious of the fact that her prayer kapp was missing.

Seconds later the door opened a crack. “Yes?”

“Hello, I’m Mary Templeton. Would Mrs. Liante be home at the moment?”

“No, I’m afraid not.” The housekeeper looked Maureen up and down. “Are you selling something?”

“No, I’m not selling anything. Mrs. Liante told me to come and see her the next time I had a day free. She said she’s looking for a cook and she’s interested in using my services.”

“She might be back tomorrow or the day after. Does she have your phone number? I’ll tell her you came by. What’s your name?”

“Would she authorize you to speak to me? I know she was looking for someone rather quickly and you’d be doing her a favor. I’m not sure when I’ll be free next; I’m very busy. She’ll be so disappointed that she missed me.”

The housekeeper opened the door a little wider and studied Maureen again, from top to toe. “Come on in then. Heavens knows that Mrs. Liante can’t cook. It’s about time she thought to get someone in.” Maureen was led to a living room with large floor to glass windows overlooking a garden. “It’ll take a weight off my shoulders. I’m no cook either.”

“What a lovely home. Have Mr. and Mrs. Liante lived here long?”

The housekeeper lowered her head. “Mr. Liante died just days ago.”

Maureen gasped and covered her mouth with her two hands. “How terrible. I’m so sorry I had no idea.”

“It was a horrible business. Mrs. Liante was so distraught she had to be hospitalized.”

“She’s in the hospital?” Maureen asked.

The housekeeper nodded. “Anyway, I didn’t introduce myself. I’m Maud Camry.”

Maureen shook her hand. “Very pleased to meet you.”

“Do you have any references that I can pass on to Mrs. Liante?”

“I don’t need references. Mrs. Liante has seen my work first hand. She’s been to many, many functions I’ve cooked at. She really just wanted to show me the kitchen.”

“I can do that. I can show you the kitchen. This way.” Maud walked toward the kitchen.

As Maureen followed, she noticed that the dress Maud wore was particularly well made. She knew good tailoring when she saw it since her mother was one of the better seamstresses in the community. Maureen also knew that the silk fabric would have been highly expensive.

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