He carried the carpet bag which held enough of their things for the weekend visit with Erin. Julia couldn’t wait to see her aunt. Though Chogan’s family had welcomed her and made her feel at home in their lodge, she missed her aunt. There was a connection she and her aunt shared that no one else could ever replace. As the train station slipped from view, Julia glanced up at Chogan and saw him look over his shoulder. Though he didn’t say anything, she sensed his unease. “Chogan, is something wrong?” she asked. He directed his attention back to her. “Ernest doesn’t live along this way, does he?” “No. He’s further down that way.” She motioned to the road up ahead. “We won’t go near his house.” “Good.” She slipped her hand around the crook of his arm and smiled. “Thank you for taking me to see my aunt. I can’t wait to tell her about the baby!” “You didn’t tell her in a letter?” “I wanted to tell her in person.” “It’s been a long time since you’ve seen her.”
