Claire's Regrettable Outcome (Rejected Mail-Order Brides - Book 2) by Cheryl Wright

Author:Cheryl Wright [Wright, Cheryl]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Small Town Romance Publications
Published: 2024-02-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Brody watched carefully as they were shown repeatedly how to make the bed. He’d called into the mercantile and purchased a comforter and two pillows, then met the women at the cottage.

He admitted Claire would be the more likely of the pair to make the bed each day, as he often began work early.

“Now it’s your turn, Claire.” The older woman stood back after pulling the freshly made bed apart.

Brody noticed the color drain from his wife’s face. “I can help,” he said, wondering why she was so afraid of doing what was presented as an easy task. He shook himself mentally. Women make beds every day. It surely couldn’t be that difficult.

“If you must,” Mrs. Goodall said. “I do believe your wife is more than capable of this straightforward task.”

“Let me try,” Claire said, then began to flick the bottom sheet over the bed. After adjusting it to fit better, she tucked it in all the way around the bed, the way they’d been shown. Repeating the process on the top sheet, but turning it down at the top, she placed the comforter and pillows on the bed.

Then she stood back and studied her handiwork.

“You did well, Claire. Did you want to try, Deputy?” their tutor asked. “You never know when your wife may be indisposed.”

Indisposed? What did Mrs. Goodall mean? “I suppose I could,” he said, not believing for even a moment he needed to learn. Claire pulled the bed apart, and Brody attempted to put it back the same way his wife had done moments earlier.

He struggled to begin with, but with a little encouragement, Brody managed. It wasn’t perfect, but at least now they both knew what had to be done.

“Wonderful,” Mrs. Goodall said, slapping her hands together. “You have both done far better than I expected.”

Brody pulled Claire to him and held her against himself. Pride filled him at both their accomplishments.

“Let’s check the kitchen now, shall we?” the other woman said. Brody knew this would be a point of contention, since neither of them knew how to cook.

Mrs. Goodall went through the cupboards first. “You need cake tins and trays, and a few other essentials. No urgency though.”

Brody glanced at Claire. She had gone bright red. As much as he wanted to, he couldn’t stop her embarrassment at not knowing how to cook.

“Let’s check the pantry now.” They followed her into the small pantry, and watched as Mrs. Goodall assessed the contents. “You’ve done well. All the basics are there, except for dairy. I’m guessing you left that until you knew when you were moving in?”

“I…I don’t know how to cook,” Claire said hurriedly. Did she think her words wouldn’t be heard?

Mrs. Goodall stared at her, then offered to teach Claire to cook, and the offer was greatly appreciated. Not only by Claire but also Brody.

They followed Mrs. Goodall from one room to the next, until everything was covered. She suggested a small number of items for the bathroom, such as soap. Brody made a mental note to get those later today.

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