Tate asked Harriet the moment they met at the breakfast table Saturday morning. “Without a doubt, dear.” “It sounded as if she did.” “Your ears did not lie. She was delighted.” “And our being there? Was she as pleased as she sounded?” “Very much so. Did you doubt?” “No, I just wish I could have e...
“What for?” The wizened man shrugged. “I didn’t really care to come all the way from Reedsburg in the heat. And some of us take holidays off.” “I never take days off. It’s not good for business. Besides, with everyone tied up with the celebrations, no one will notice you coming and going. Have yo...
“Very much.” Amy’s mind was four years back in time. Silas had been scheduled to leave for home in two days. They were talking up on the bluff behind her house, seated beneath the big oaks. The spot was Amy’s favorite thinking place. “Do you think about her all the time?” “Not so much now, but ri...
Hoping he would want to go north with them, Paul hadn’t expected such an enthusiastic response and was glad he hadn’t asked any further in advance. Ross would never have withstood the wait. “Is that the train?” “Ross, that’s the fourth time you’ve asked,” Abby said with amusement. “Oh, is it? I g...