A Baby for Hannah
“Hannah said. “Especially for you.”He smiled weakly, briefly meeting her eyes.“It’s the Mennonite revival meetings, isn’t it?” Hannah asked, cutting a piece of pie and sliding it onto his plate. “Perhaps you’ll feel better after eating this.”“Thanks,” Jake said, trying to smile again. “But it will take more than pecan pie.”“I know—but maybe for a few moments you’ll feel better.”“Mr. Brunson is acting mighty strange. He wouldn’t say much when he stopped in at the shop today, but his face was glowing.”“Do you think he went to the meeting last night?”“I don’t know,” Jake said, cutting into the pie with his fork.“Do you like the pie?” Hannah asked, leaning closer to him as he took a bite.“You know I love it. You make the best pecan pie in the world. Even Mom can’t make pecan pie like you can.”“I don’t think you should ever tell her that, but you can sure tell me.”They ate in silence until Hannah added, “Speaking of your mom, shouldn’t you write her back about her concerns?”“I would if I kn...ew what to say, but I don’t.”“She’d probably appreciate anything.MoreLess
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