Sing the Wondrous Story by Faith Blum

Author:Faith Blum
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Love Story, He Leadeth Me, Texas, Kansas, Danny, Gage, Orphans, Novella, Clean & Wholesome
Publisher: Faith Blum
Published: 2018-08-25T16:00:00+00:00

9. What to Do?

As soon as they got inside, Jessa burst into tears. Jason held her without a word. He had no idea what brought the torrent on, but he would wait until she was ready to tell him.

He gently walked her to the parlor and sat down. After a few minutes, her tears slowed down and she started to hiccup.

“I’m sorry,” she said. “I ruined your nice suit.”

Jason patted her back. “Don’t worry about it. It’s just a little water. What’s going on?”

“Sidney is courting a rich girl.”

Jason clenched his fists. “The scoundrel. Why?”

“I don’t know. I only know what Ewell Pare told me.”

“Which is?”

Jessa sat up and hugged herself. “That a new family moved into town, they are rich, have a daughter a little older than me who isn’t very attractive according to what Sidney would want, and Sidney is courting her anyway.”

Jason’s eyes narrowed. “Why would he do that?”

Jessa chewed her lip. “Money.”

He reached out and touched her arm. “I’m sorry.”

Jessa shied away from him and stood up. “I’m going to bed. Goodnight, Jason.”

“Goodnight, Jessa. I’ll be praying for you.”

“It won’t work. Nothing will,” Jessa said.

Jason didn’t respond but waited for her to be out of earshot. “Father, please comfort Jessa if it is Your will. If nothing else, please help this bring her closer to You. She needs You desperately.”

***

The next day, Jason took Mitchell to the Hopkins home to meet Claire. Claire opened the door wide and stepped outside with a huge grin on her face.

“Hello, Jason.”

“Good morning, Claire,” Jason said. “I’d like you to meet my friend, Mitchell Young. Mitchell, my sweetheart, Claire.”

Mitchell took her hand and kissed it lightly. “A pleasure, Miss Hopkins.”

Claire giggled. “Jason, you didn’t tell me Mr. Young was such a charmer.”

Jason grunted. “I didn’t know he was until last night. We weren’t around many females when I knew him before.”

Mitchell slapped Jason’s back. “The lad’s right. I can be a bit charming, though I try to hide it sometimes.”

Jason choked on a laugh. “I doubt that.”

Claire motioned toward the inside. “Would you two care to come inside?”

They followed her in and sat down.

“Would you like anything to drink? We have tea, water, and coffee.”

Mitchell sighed in appreciation. “I would love a cup of coffee. No sugar or cream, please.”

“Just water for me, please,” Jason said.

Claire scurried off, and Mitchell turned to Jason. “What a lovely lady. You are one lucky man. If you hadn’t already claimed her, I might have.”

Jason playfully punched him. “I’m glad I have her, then.”

“I don’t suppose you brought your guitar today.”

Jason shook his head. “Nope. Why?”

“I thought you could play for us.”

Jason sighed inwardly. Why did everyone think he liked to perform? For that matter, why did they like his playing at all? He knew he wasn’t very good. He cleared his throat. “Not today.”

“All right.”

Claire came back and Jason let out a quiet, long breath. “Your coffee, Mr. Young—”

“Please, call me Mitchell.”

Claire smiled. “If you insist.”

Mitchell winked. “I do.”

Claire handed him a glass of water.

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