Emily had been debating which one to marry every night in her dreams. After the men went home, she paced the parlor. Henry had given her an out, but would it be better to marry the orphan so he felt stable? “You miss them already?” Alice sat quietly with her sewing. Emily grinned. “I do. It’s a hard decision. I like them both.” “You must have a preference. It seemed to me Henry spoke less. I think he’s letting his cousin take the lead.” Alice nodded. “You prefer Jack?” Emily asked as she pondered her stack of new books from Denver. “Being a husband and a father is serious business. Henry may need to mature a bit more before he’s ready to settle down. Jack is clearly ready. You like him,” Alice said. “Yes, I do. The other men have backed off, thankfully.” She itched for the Bonner men to touch her again. After her reckless behavior, proper courting was maddening. “It’s delightful. Now you have no rush to set a date and can court for a bit.” Alice sat back and smiled.
