Rebecca Hagan Lee - [borrowed Brides 01]

Authors: Golden Chances

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“More than a little time. But she didn’t have it.
The second bill soliciting payment of delinquent taxes arrived Monday morning, two days after Christmas. Payment was due on the 31st day of December. Failure to pay would result in forfeiture of the Richmond and Petersburg properties. Time had run out.
Faith pulled on her worn black traveling cape and gloves, then headed for the front door, the envelope containing the property tax bill clutched in one fist.
Tempy followed close on her niece’s hee...ls. “Faith, where are you going?”
“To take care of this.”
“Faith?”
“Don’t worry, Tempy, I know what I’m doing.” Faith smiled at her aunt, then opened the door. “I’ll be back shortly.”
She walked quickly down the street, not daring to slow her steps until she reached the telegraph office.
“What can I do for you, Miss Collins?” Bert Winthrop stood behind the counter.
“I need to send a telegram, Mr. Winthrop, right away.”
“Who to?” Winthrop grabbed a blank sheet of paper and a pencil.MoreLess Read More Read Less