Dakota Dream (2012)
“Clara’s voice squeaked on the last word. Reverend Moen smiled and nodded. “Yes, and English and even some German. Her husband used to be the banker in town and, besides having an abundance of guests, they traveled.”
“What will Clara be doing?” Nora asked. When she looked up from studying her coffee cup, the sheen of tears hovered in her eyes.
“She’ll be companion, maid, and sometimes help the cook, who is also the housekeeper. Mrs. Norgaard has spent much of her time in bed lately, but ...the doctor feels someone young and lively will help her regain her strength.” Reverend Moen smiled again at Clara. “I think our God provided the perfect person in you.”
“But . . . but—” Clara clamped her lips together. God, why? she pleaded within her heart and mind. This isn’t what I thought You planned for me. I’m supposed to be getting married and . . . and. She sent pleading looks to Nora, then Carl, and finally to Reverend Moen.MoreLess
“What will Clara be doing?” Nora asked. When she looked up from studying her coffee cup, the sheen of tears hovered in her eyes.
“She’ll be companion, maid, and sometimes help the cook, who is also the housekeeper. Mrs. Norgaard has spent much of her time in bed lately, but ...the doctor feels someone young and lively will help her regain her strength.” Reverend Moen smiled again at Clara. “I think our God provided the perfect person in you.”
“But . . . but—” Clara clamped her lips together. God, why? she pleaded within her heart and mind. This isn’t what I thought You planned for me. I’m supposed to be getting married and . . . and. She sent pleading looks to Nora, then Carl, and finally to Reverend Moen.MoreLess
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