Henry laid the child down on a mat in his office, awaiting her arrival. When she arrived, she noticed the door was partly open, and Henry was seated at his desk, writing. She noticed that he was intent on what he was doing. He had a crease across his brow in concentration, and he did not even not...
No one knew a thing or they were keeping quiet. Even Simon’s good-looking females that he had bragged about didn’t have a clue. But they were not giving up. One evening Robin called a meeting with her rebels. “The tax collector is due tomorrow but things have changed now. He has a dozen soldiers ...
Jenny’s father arrived on horseback precisely at nine thirty. Melinda smiled as she walked up to him and said, “I’m glad you came.” Gilbert grinned. “I had to ’cause I gave my word. I don’t back down when I give my word.” “That’s admirable,” she replied. Then Melinda quickly gathered the children...