Today's snippet is taken from
Beulah
Christmas Quilt Brides, Book 13
by Zina Abbott
“Who are you, darling, and to what do we owe the pleasure of your company?” While George began speaking, Hal had sauntered around the table and now sidled up to Beulah.
Daniel immediately walked toward Be-Be.
“I was taught a person introduced him- or herself first before asking for another’s name.” Be-Be stiffened her spine and narrowed her eyes into slits as, straight-faced, she met Hal’s gaze.
“She is Miss Connor to you and everyone else in here.” Daniel inserted his body between the two, forcing Hal to step back in order to keep his balance.
“Who put you in charge? I was here first.” Wearing a scowl, Hal fisted his hands and puffed out his chest.
“Miss Connor is a member of the Burdock household. I’m also a Burdock.” The skin around his eyes tightening, Daniel placed his fists at his waist while he held Hal’s gaze. “If you want my brother to allow you to continue with the class, you will stay away from Miss Connor and remember your manners.”
“Aunt Mari insists that everyone, even the girl students who live here and the tradesmen who come to the door, must show Miss Connor respect. If they don’t, they get an earful from Aunt Mari. Trust me, you don’t want that.” Joey glanced at Hal and then dropped his gaze and shook his head.
George cleared his throat. “Joey is correct, and I advise you to do what my brother said, Hal. Regardless of how you might choose to treat others elsewhere—whether in jest or not—in this class, I expect you to always remember there is a lady in attendance. Let’s keep our focus on the coursework. Otherwise, anyone who gets out of line will get more than an earful from me.”
“Unless I get to you first,” Daniel growled.
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