The Way of Love by Tracie Peterson

The Way of Love by Tracie Peterson

Author:Tracie Peterson [Peterson, Tracie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Fiction;Love Stories;FIC042110;FIC042030;FIC027360
ISBN: 9781493425112
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2020-04-07T00:00:00+00:00


“Looks like you’ve got enough wood here to build a log cabin,” Andrew said as he came upon Seth chopping wood behind the boardinghouse.

Seth took a break from chopping. “We might as well. We aren’t lacking for firewood.”

Andrew smiled. “We’ve got more than enough for the Morning Star too. This storm provided plenty of fuel to get us through, at least. I have stockpiles here, in Vancouver, Astoria, and all points in between.”

Seth smiled and pulled a handkerchief from his pocket. “It’s been a lot of work, to be sure. I’m not sure how all this wood will ever be processed, but it’s employed quite an army of men.”

“To be sure.”

“So what brings you here? As if I didn’t already suspect.”

“I wanted to check on Faith, but I wasn’t sure she’d be completely honest with me. I’m just as glad to question you. How’s she been feeling?”

“Good. She told me she had to accept that the injury was worse than she’d originally thought. Thankfully, with all the cleanup needed for the town, they cancelled classes for two weeks. She used the time to rest and recover. I think it’s fair to say that she’s back on her feet and doing just fine.”

Andrew smiled. “That’s good to hear. Very good. I figured, given her spirit, she’d be out on the streets, trying to help.”

Seth stopped and fixed Andrew with a serious look. “Are you familiar at all with what she’s been doing with the other students regarding fundraising for the Indians?”

“Not really. Why do you ask?”

It looked as if Seth were about to say something, but then he shook his head. “It’s nothing. You mentioned her being out on the streets, trying to help, and it brought that to mind. Faith would be hauling supplies out to the reservations herself but for the women in the house. They were adamant that she take it easy. And with Nancy getting closer to her delivery, they want Faith to be here as much as possible.” Seth wiped his brow. “Say, would you like to stay for dinner? I know the plan is for a large Yankee pot roast.”

“Sounds wonderful.” Andrew glanced at the back of the house and smiled. “Do you suppose Faith would mind?”

“That you’ve come to check up on her, or that I’ve invited you to supper?”

“Both.” Andrew laughed. “I wouldn’t want to upset her on either count.”

Seth chuckled and stuffed the handkerchief back into his coat pocket. “Let me put away my things, and we’ll go see. My gut tells me she’ll be happy for your company.”

Andrew smiled and picked up several cut logs. “I’ll help you get this stacked.”

It only took the two of them a few minutes to see to the wood and tools. Before he knew it, Andrew was being shown to his place at the dinner table while the rest of the Carpenter boardinghouse joined them. Faith seemed genuinely happy to see him and sat beside him before anyone could suggest otherwise.

“I think you’ll be pleased with the food here, Captain.



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