she said. Comfortable chairs arranged on the porch faced the grassy area under the trees. “I like to watch the animals. Sometimes the moose and elk come right up to the house. I’ve got a feeder for the birds and the red squirrels. Winter, I put food out for snowshoe hares. They turn white then and it’s real hard to see ‘em.” “That’s nice, Ben. I’m sure they appreciate it.” “Oh, I don’t know ‘bout that, but it’s nice to watch ‘em eat. Real peaceful-like.” “I’m sure it is. Your cabin looks peaceful.” “Thank you, Miz Reeny,” he said. “Let’s go on in and get started on the laundry. We can talk while it’s runnin’.” Rene stepped inside the main room of the cabin, surprised by the neat, attractive interior. Not what she expected from this usually unkempt bachelor. She filled the washer with sheets and towels and returned to find Ben showing the children a large telescope. “I was just showin’ Sara and Seth how to see the stars at night,” Ben said.
