Saturday Snippet: Don't You Get Newspapers?

  

The following snippet is taken from 

A Shopkeeper for Christmas 

Spinster Mail-Order Brides series, Book 33

 

          Aggie dipped her chin and gave him a pointed look. “That is but one reason you need a wife, that and I might not always be able to watch Willie.”

          Owen threw his hands in the air. I know! I know! If you marry Barton Reynolds, I’m in trouble. “Aunt Aggie, even if I felt the desire to find a wife, I have no idea where to look for one. Most of the women here are already married. Most of the single women are still living at home and are too young to interest me.”

          Aggie folded her arms. “Don’t you get newspapers in here to sell to your customers?”

          “Yes, but—”

          “No buts! Many of them, especially from the larger cities, run matrimonial advertisements in the personal sections. They’re to aid those living a distance from large populations in finding suitable spouses. You need to spend a little time going through them—maybe placing some advertisements yourself. Start corresponding with a few ladies who sound like good prospects.”

          “I don’t have time to read something like that.” Owen grimaced. “As for advertising and writing letters—”

 

 

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