The rev scowled out the window, fists on his hips. “I knew that teacher was nothing but trouble.” Will looked over Henry’s shoulder. Out of the Sunday morning fog came five women in fancy dresses. They flocked in front of the church, holding their skirts out of the mud from last night’s storm. Lone Chief’s black-and-brown dog guarded them. “Don’t blame Sophia. This was your mother’s idea.” James stepped out onto the porch for a better view. “Besides, Sophia didn’t choose what her college friends sent.” Nettie sailed into the kitchen, a satisfied smile on her face. “Aren’t they beautiful?” “Vanity. Vanity,” Henry muttered. “You’ll notice Crescent Moon and Buffalo Woman are present this morning. They’ve never attended church before.” “So we’ve lowered ourselves to bribery now?” “No, we’re making straight a road in the wilderness.” Nettie frowned at her son. “I should have had a sister for you. Then you’d understand.” Will’s sister had nearly burned off her fingers using the curling iron on her hair Sunday mornings.
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