Barkerville Beginnings by A.M. Westerling

Author:A.M. Westerling [Westerling, A.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

He said nothing while he mixed the poultice in a small ceramic pot. “Bring her back in a few

days,” he said as he applied the moist mass to a strip of fabric. “I might need to apply another

one.” He wrapped bandages around Hannah’s leg to hold the poultice in place then grabbed more

gauze from the stack on the shelf which he handed to her. “Use these. They’ve been washed in

carbolic acid so they should be clean.” He yanked open a nearby drawer and withdrew a small

glass vial. “Here’s a bit of liniment to apply when you change her bandages. Do that every day.”

“How much do I owe you?”

“Nothing yet. We’ll settle the bill when you come back.”

Rose’s heart sank. She was down to her last two dollars and hadn’t been paid yet from her

job at the store. In all likelihood her money would be gone by the time she returned to the

doctor’s office.

Something else bothered her, she thought as she walked away. He’d called her Mrs.

Chadwick. But why wouldn’t he? Not only did she wear her mother’s ring, she had a daughter.

Of course he would assume she was married.

At least he hadn’t asked her about her husband. Just as well, she supposed, but sooner or

later someone would realize she didn’t have a husband.

Then what would they think of her and Hannah?

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