Restless Hearts (Gold Rush Romances, #1) by Mona Ingram

Author:Mona Ingram
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical sweet romance American west westerns women’s fiction literature & fiction Contemporary fi, historical fiction united states gold rush San Francisco Sacramento California 19th century regency, strong women workplace friendship independence, prostitution gambling slavery immigrant immigration romance series, travel voyage love marriage family life medical love triangle
Publisher: Mona Ingram
Published: 2014-07-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

“How is she?” asked Anna when Sarah sat down.

“I think she’s going to be okay. I invited her to come out if she wants more tea, or something to eat.” She paused for a moment. “I was just thinking. Let’s call the pasties pies from now on. It’s so much easier than trying to explain about pasties.”

“The pie that fits in your hand,” said Anna, turning to Melissa. “How does that sound, Missy?”

“I like it.” Melissa turned to Sarah. “How long is that lady going to stay here?”

“I don’t know, Missy.” She exchanged a quick glance with Anna. “But she’s welcome to stay as long as she wants. She needs our help right now.”

Missy nodded. “What’s her name?”

“Adaline.” They all turned to see her standing in the doorway, Sarah’s shawl pulled over her shoulders. “But my friends call me Addie.”

“Then we’ll call you Addie too.” Missy smiled at her. “Would you like to meet Walter?”

Addie fussed over the new baby and declared the meat pie to be excellent. After washing it down with another cup of tea, her fatigue became obvious. “I’m sorry,” she said, fighting to stay awake. “But if you don’t mind, I’ll lie down now.” She gave Sarah a lop-sided smile and walked slowly back to the bedroom, wincing with every step.

The women remained silent for several long minutes after Addie left the room. Finally Anna spoke up. “I like her,” she said with an emphatic nod. “I hope she stays.”

“So do I,” Sarah agreed. “I wonder if she...” She was distracted by a man coming up to the door. Judging by his features and his dress, he was Chilean.

“Now what?” she murmured, opening the door.

“Miss Howard?”

“Yes, I’m Sarah Howard.”

“Bueno.” The man smiled, revealing dazzling white teeth. “I have delivery for you.”

“Are you sure? I’m not expecting anything.” She stepped outside and looked toward the street, where another man waited in a cart.

“Is from Mr. Jamie,” the man announced, motioning for the man in the cart to start unloading. They threw back a canvas cover, revealing a high-backed rocking chair and a comfortable-looking padded armchair. “You like, no?”

“Yes, I like.” It occurred to Sarah that she’d been too busy to think about Jamie. She showed the men where to position the items and they turned to leave. “Wait,” she said, looking for her bag. “I’ll pay you for the delivery.”

“No, senorita. Mr. Jamie paid.” The man’s gaze fell on the plate of pies.

“Then let me offer you one of these,” she said. “These are meat, and the ones with the sugar are apple. Take one of each.” She held out the plate to the second man. “You, too. Help yourself.”

Anna watched the men lick their fingers and gesture back and forth. “They liked them,” she said, stating the obvious. “If we keep this up, pretty soon everyone in San Francisco will know about our pies.” Her eyes danced with excitement. “I wonder if Addie knows how to cook.”

Sarah turned thoughtful as she watched the men drive away.

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