She had just finished straightening her father’s instruments. With a missionary’s help, she had replenished the medicine cabinet with the plants and herbs necessary to prepare John Dempsey’s medicines. She had met Miriam Lathom, the missionary in question, earlier that week, and been amazed by he...
During this time of year, it was used as a serving kitchen and storage room. Dried herbs hung from the huge wooden ceiling beams. Boxes and barrels were stacked in haphazard fashion about the floor. There was clear path to the door outside, for Martin needed access to the summer kitchen, an outbu...