Saturday Snippet: She Would Return the Same Way

The following snippet is taken from 

Mail Order Roslyn 

Book 9 in the series, 

Widows, Brides & Secret Babies

          Ross turned to him. “Thank you for your help today, Mr. Stewart. I enjoyed my afternoon.”

          “Sadie and Flintlock were much obliged, too. You staying nearby? If so, reckon I could walk you back, if you’d like.” Upon seeing the hint of a frown on Ross’s face, Elam knew he had made a mistake. Of course, it was proper for him to see a lady safely home. However, Ross was trying to pass himself off as a young man—one who needed no escort.

          “I’m just staying over there at the hotel. Junction City struck me as being a fairly safe town. I’ll be fine. Good evening, gentlemen, and thank you again.”

          Elam nodded his farewell and watched Ross leave the livery. Once she traveled several feet down the road, he walked over and leaned against the frame of the wide doorway to see if she continued on to the hotel a block away—and to make sure she arrived without incident. He inwardly sighed with relief as he watched her cross the street and make a beeline for the hotel.

          He wrinkled his forehead as she started for the back of the building instead of entering through the front door. Perhaps she needed to visit the necessary before she went to her room. Or…Elam smiled as the truth dawned on him. She had entered and registered as a woman. She left out the back way dressed as a man, and she would return the same way.

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Saturday Snippet: What Is Her Real Name?

The following snippet is taken from 

Mail Order Roslyn 

Book 9 in the series, 

Widows, Brides & Secret Babies

          “My father owned a livery before he got drafted. I used to work for him, especially after my brother…” Ross abruptly stopped speaking and hunched his—her—shoulders as she focused on her task.

          Elam wondered what she had been about to say, but he decided against asking. The topic might be a sore point with her. He wondered if her brother, like so many young men, had been killed in the war. And, where was her father now? “Reckon I can get you the file.”

          Between his tasks, Elam continued to check on Ross. What is her real name? Is there a feminine version of the name Ross? He noted she worked without ceasing, and she seemed to enjoy every moment of it.

          As the sun moved toward the western horizon, Elam realized his stump was beginning to hurt him just like it did most evenings after a full day of work using his wooden leg. Some days were worse than others, but he’d die before he admitted it to anyone. Pushing his personal misery aside, he joined Ross as she worked on Flintlock’s hooves. Done found a knife on her own. He had never seen the old gelding take to a rider the way he did to Ross.

          Elam turned as Henry joined him. They stood together in silence as they watched Ross finish up. Once she stood, he reached forward and took the rope strung through the halter. “I’ll take him on back to his stall, Mr. Welsh. You done give these horses a right fine treat today.” When she smiled in response, Elam glanced at Henry. Don’t you see it, Henry, smiling like that, how much she looks like a woman?

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The map for Roslyn's stagecoach journey from Lawrence to Junction City, 

both in Kansas: