Trail of Glory #02 - 1824: The Arkansas War by Eric Flint

Author:Eric Flint [Flint, Eric]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2006-12-19T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 22

Washington, D.C.

NOVEMBER 7, 1824

“We can take a carriage, if you prefer,” Houston said. “It’s chilly out.”

Maria Hester shook her head. “Oh, stop being so pestiferously male, Sam. I swear! I’m not even sure I’m pregnant in the first place. If I am, it’s not more than a few weeks.”

She looked up, giving him a sly smile. Then, leaned into him a bit, squeezing his arm more tightly. “I will say you didn’t waste any time, once you got back.”

Sam didn’t know whether to look smug or embarrassed. He tried for dignity instead.

And failed completely, judging from his wife’s giggle.

“Come on,” she said. “If you want to talk to Andy before he says anything public, you’d best do it now. It’s already noon.” She nodded toward the distant Capitol. “Besides, we only have to walk a mile. This time of year, Pennsylvania Avenue won’t even be that muddy.”

After a hundred feet, she qualified the statement. “Well. Compared to summer, anyway.”

“I’ve seen pigsties that were cleaner than this city,” Sam muttered.

“Stop it!” Maria Hester scolded. “You promised. No politics until we get to the senator’s chambers.”

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