High Plains Passion by Beaudelaire Simone

Author:Beaudelaire, Simone
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Creativia
Published: 2018-12-19T16:00:00+00:00

“Oh, dear Lord! Are you joking?” Lydia demanded, staring at Becky in shock as they moved around the sweltering kitchen, preparing for the Founder's Day breakfast.

Her friend shook her head and whisked pancake batter in a huge bowl, shouting to be heard over the clanging. “The doctor says Allison needs to stay in bed for a good long while, but she should be all right. Mrs. Fulton passed, though.”

“Poor Allison,” Addie said, frowning. She bit her lip as she sliced bacon. “Do you think we should bring her some meals?”

“That's a wonderful idea, Addie,” Lydia replied, shaking a pan full of sausages. “I think that would be perfect.”

“But she still doesn't like me,” Addie pointed out. “She's been ignoring me since the picnic. Do you really think it's a good idea for me to… push myself on her?”

“Yes,” Becky replied promptly. She attempted to heft the bowl.

“Now stop that, you,” Lydia insisted. “Tend the sausage and don't you dare lift anything heavy.” She retrieved the batter and began ladling it into waiting skillets. “And to answer your question, Addie, kill her with kindness. Allison isn't herself these days.”

“So everyone keeps telling me. What is she like normally?” Addie demanded. No pan remained for the bacon, so she set it aside.

“Blunt, but not mean,” Lydia said. “I hope you're not easily offended by cursing.”

“Not a bit,” Addie replied. “I've been known to let one escape now and again myself.”

Lydia met Becky's eyes and found an expression matching her own. They're just alike. They'll either become friends or hate each other.

“Ladies, the folks out here are getting restless.” James' voice cut through the clatter in the kitchen. “Any idea when the food will be ready?”

The bubbles on the tops of the pancakes had begun to set. Lydia started flipping them over. “Just a few minutes,” she replied.

“Good,” James replied. “You've got a line halfway down the street.”

Lydia rolled her eyes. Of course we do. Free food always draws a crowd.

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