Be Thou My Vision by Faith Blum

Author:Faith Blum
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Spinster, Schoolteacher, Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Westerns, Hymns of the West, Western, Christian, Young Adult, Inspirational, Clean & Wholesome, Pastor, Mute Boy, Wisdom, Love Story
Publisher: Faith Blum
Published: 2014-10-26T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Sunday dawned bright and clear. I got into my Sunday dress and headed down to the kitchen. As we ate breakfast, I was surprised to see Caleb ate his breakfast in more of a hurry than usual. I was about to question him when he excused himself from the table and strode up the stairs, taking the steps two at a time. Da and I exchanged a puzzled glance, but neither of us knew what was going on.

Da had gone out to the barn and I had dried and put away the last breakfast dish when Caleb walked down the stairs. I turned to ask him what in the world he was doing, but the words died when they reached the tip of my tongue. I stared at him. He was dressed in a broadcloth suit I hadn’t known existed. It looked professionally tailored and was a perfect fit for him. I had never seen him in such a nice outfit and I admit I had to look him over from head to toe.

When my eyes returned to his face, I noticed the embarrassed and sheepish look he wore.

“What’s the occasion?” I asked. “Funeral? Wedding?” I wiggled my eyebrows and grinned mischievously. “A girl catch your eye?”

Caleb actually blushed. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it possible.

He cleared his throat. “No, ma’am. I decided it was high time you have a male escort to church. Especially now that Miles has expressed his intention to court you.”

“He has?” I asked. I tried to recall what had happened the last two days and when Miles and Caleb could have spoken to each other. Nothing came to mind.

“Yep. I was supposed to tell you yesterday, but chose to wait ‘til today. I hope you don’t mind that I waited.”

“I’m glad you did. I wouldn’t have slept a wink if you had told me last night. But when did you and Miles talk?”

“Just before he came to get the boys. Da and I were out in the field near the road and Miles stopped to help us and talk. Da and I had been struggling to put two fence rails back in place and Miles came by in time to help us. Da’s ribs were bothering him again and Da was appreciative and impressed that he would take the time to help us and that he knew exactly what to do.”

I cocked an eyebrow. “I imagine so.”

Caleb nodded. “When we were finished, he talked to us and Da and I both gave him permission to court you. As I’m sure you know, Da doesn’t want to be involved at all. He thinks you’re old enough to make your own decisions without needing him to be there all the time.”

I pulled on the apron strings and lifted the apron over my head. “Yes, but the accountability...”

“Miles has asked me to be that person for you. He said we’ve got a close enough relationship and you would probably confide in me about almost anything.

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