“Caleb said. Martha sat on the sofa, and Caleb took a seat on the other end of the sofa. “I supposed you’re wondering why I’m here and not in Missouri awaiting your reply?” she asked. “Yes, I certainly didn’t expect to see you here.” “My money was running low and I had to leave the boarding house. I had no place to go. I couldn’t return to Virginia because I’d sold the family home. There were problems with settling the estate of my late father, and my siblings and I are no longer ...on the best of terms,” she said. “I figured if I came here and found you, even if things didn’t work for us, you could at least point me in the direction of someone to assist me. I didn’t know where else to go.” She took out her handkerchief and wiped away tears that streamed down her face. “Don’t worry, Martha. I belong to a church that does nothing but help people,” he said with sympathy. “Not another tear. I promise to get you a place to stay.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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