Saturday Snippet- I Can Ask What Sort of Help She Needs

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Today's Saturday Snippet is taken from

Marigold

Christmas Quilt Brides, Book 2

by Zina Abbott 

          “Mari, are you all right? I was afraid what I said earlier upset you. It’s not what I wanted to do, but…” George dipped his head as he studied Marigold.

          “No, George, don’t worry about it.” Marigold shook her head. “You were right. It just caught me off-guard. I’ll…well, I’ll take care of the banking and buying fabric tomorrow, after school. I think I’ll visit Joey’s house on Saturday. That will give me a chance to ask him again for directions, plus I’ll be able to rent a buggy and go in the daytime.”

          “Are you sure, Mari?” Her brow creased, and her lips pressed together, Rose stared at her sister.

          “Yes, I’m sure.” Marigold clasped her hands together and raised her chin. “I won’t have the jacket ready, yet. I don’t sew that fast. But, I can at least meet Joey’s mother and find out exactly what is making her sick. I can ask her what sort of help she needs.”

          “Mari, on Saturday, wait long enough for me to ride into town so I can go with you.” George took several steps into the room. “I’ll be happy to drive the buggy, plus you won’t find yourself out alone, searching for a place you’ve never been to before. Maybe, if there’s something she needs, like more firewood chopped, I can help with that while you and she talk.”

          Marigold blinked and stared at George for several seconds before answering. “Thank you, George. If it won’t keep you from something important, I’ll take you up on your offer.” She then said goodbye as everyone waved and left her house. After closing the door behind them and finding herself alone once more, she turned and, her gaze unfocused, stared across the open room. George Burdock offered to drive me to a student’s house? She was so accustomed to doing everything herself, with possibly only Rose for company, she found it incredible that a man, who only a few months ago, had been a stranger, offered to accompany her.

 

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Saturday Snippet- Does He Consider Us Friends?

Today's Saturday Snippet is taken from

Ellie

Runaway Brides of the West, Book 13

by Zina Abbott 

          As the train crossed over the Medicine Bow River, Ellie studied the ribbon of green beneath the bridge. The more she viewed the starkness of the land past the river, the more convinced she grew that the plan to stay out of sight and wait for Rand to venture into Medicine Bow was her best—and safest—course of action. Her option of last resort was use the tickets in her possession to board an eastbound train and return to Iowa City. I’m not ready to give up yet.

          After she left the train at Medicine Bow, Ellie, tightly clutching her carpetbag, waited on the platform for her crate to be unloaded. Once her crate landed on the platform, Ellie hooked her fingers at the cut-out Mr. Morgan fashioned at one end. Ignoring the too-curious looks directed toward her, she began dragging it toward the ticket office.

          “Ma’am, may we help you with that?”

          Ellie jerked her gaze up to find the two young men who boarded at Como now stood before her. Not speaking, she studied their faces. Although browned by the sun, neither looked weathered. However, it was their eyes she especially noted. Neither gaze held that lecherous look she had witnessed more than once on Murray Karcher’s face. The expression the blond man wore was one of sincerity. The hazel eyes of the other revealed interest, but nothing disrespectful. She cleared her throat. “Thank you, but I think I’ll be fine. My current plan is to leave it with the ticket agent until I get situated.”

          “There’s not much in Medicine Bow. You planning to work here, ma’am?” The question came from the dark-haired man with the hazel eyes.

           Ellie focused her gaze on the face he kept void of expression. Is he asking if I plan to work in one of the saloons? “No. I’m here to visit an acquaintance. However, rather than drag this all over town, I prefer to locate…my friend…first.” She hoped they would not guess her friend was a man. Does Rand consider us friends?

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My most recent book in the Prairie Roses Collection, Sue, is now available for sale as an ebook or at no additional cost with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. To find the book description and purchase options, 

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My book, The Mine Owner's Rescue,  Book 7 in The Rich Man Takes a Bride series is also available for sale as an ebook or at no additional cost with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. To find the book description and purchase options, 

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