Heart of Stone
“She kept to herself in the house, watched and hoped her bruise would fade quickly. She thought of calling on Amelia, but she was afraid her friend expected her to give in and attend Sunday service.
Days were growing shorter as fall shadows lengthened. She lit the lamps, brewed pots of tea, and spent time closeted by herself in her library. Yet of all the books in her collection, nothing held her interest.
She found herself staring into space more often than not, picturing Brand’s face as she’d ...seen him last. The day after their argument, she’d penned a note to Harrison Barker and given him a piece of her mind. She told him her correspondence was none of his business and she’d thank him to keep from reporting any gossip that concerned her. The next day she’d received a note of apology and a lovely tin of sassafras tea.
On Saturday night she had a houseful of guests, but she couldn’t summon her usual conversational wit and banter. All she could think of was Brand and the Sunday supper to be held in his honor after the service.MoreLess
Days were growing shorter as fall shadows lengthened. She lit the lamps, brewed pots of tea, and spent time closeted by herself in her library. Yet of all the books in her collection, nothing held her interest.
She found herself staring into space more often than not, picturing Brand’s face as she’d ...seen him last. The day after their argument, she’d penned a note to Harrison Barker and given him a piece of her mind. She told him her correspondence was none of his business and she’d thank him to keep from reporting any gossip that concerned her. The next day she’d received a note of apology and a lovely tin of sassafras tea.
On Saturday night she had a houseful of guests, but she couldn’t summon her usual conversational wit and banter. All she could think of was Brand and the Sunday supper to be held in his honor after the service.MoreLess
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