The Stubborn Father by Brunstetter Wanda E.; Brunstetter Jean;

Author:Brunstetter, Wanda E.; Brunstetter, Jean; [Brunstetter, Wanda E.; Brunstetter, Jean;]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2016-05-03T22:00:00+00:00

When Elsie pulled her horse up to Dad’s hitching rail, she heard voices in the distance. Apparently Dad and Aunt Verna were somewhere outside.

After securing the horse, Elsie stood and listened a few seconds. Then, realizing the voices came from the trees out back, she headed in that direction. I’ll bet Dad’s showing Aunt Verna where he plans to build his tree house.

As Elsie approached the spot, her mouth dropped open. In the week since she’d been here, Dad had built a platform in the tree that once held his suspenders captive. But the work he’d accomplished in such a short time wasn’t what surprised her the most. The real shock was seeing both Dad and his sister sitting on the platform.

“Wie geht’s?” Aunt Verna called down to Elsie. “It’s good to see you again.”

“I’m doing fine, and apparently so are you.” She tipped her head back, shielding her eyes from the glare of the sun peeking through the tree branches. “I never expected to see you and Dad up there.”

“What was it you said?” Aunt Verna leaned her head forward.

“I never expected to see you and Dad up there.” Elsie repeated, a little louder this time.

“You never know what we old retired people will do.” Aunt Verna grinned. “Or maybe I should have said, ‘What we tired old people will do.’”

“I brought her out to see what I’ve accomplished so far,” Dad explained. “And she got the bright idea to climb up the ladder to admire the view.”

“That’s right.” Aunt Verna bobbed her head. “Your daed was trying to describe to me what he wants for this tree house. Maybe a little porch on the front or back and some windows with good views. I can’t wait to see the finished project.” She stood and rubbed her back. “And what a view it is from here. Why, I can see clear back on your daed’s property where the oil wells are located.”

Elsie frowned. She’d never mentioned anything to Dad, but she was none too happy about those oil well monstrosities. They’d given Dad more money than he knew what to do with, but money didn’t bring true happiness. Truth was, Dad hadn’t been happy since Joel left home. Mama dying a few years ago had only added to his despair.

“Why don’t you come on up?” Aunt Verna called. “There’s room for three of us up here.”

“No thanks.” Elsie shook her head. “I just stopped by to drop off some cookies and lemon fry pies and see if you two would like to join the rest of the family for supper at my house tonight. Maybe Dad could bring his harmonica along and play some music for us after we eat.”

“Sounds good to me,” Verna shouted.

“We’ll be leaving for the auction soon, but should be back in plenty of time,” Dad added.

“I hope I get to see Joel while I’m here. Is your bruder coming tonight?”

“No, he will not be joining the family,” Dad answered before Elsie could respond. “Joel doesn’t want anything to do with us.

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