Saturday Snippet: She Does Not Smoke a Corncob Pipe

 The following snippet is taken from 

Nathan's Nurse, 

Book 19 in the series,

Sweethearts of Jubilee Springs

          As Nathan turned to go back to his bunk to read the latest letter, his skin began to tingle with the awareness that another person approached him from behind. He turned his head to see who attempted to look over his shoulder and sighed in resignation. Charlie. Again.

          “Who’s it from, Nathan? Your lady who smokes the corncob pipe?”

          “Stop it, Charlie. She does not smoke a corncob pipe.” Nathan shook his head as Charlie darted ahead until he stood in front of him and blocked his path. He grabbed one of Nathan’s wrists and pulled the envelope toward him. Swaying side-to-side, he inhaled deeply. Putting on a show of ecstasy, he smiled as he affected a swoon, tumbling to the floor.

          “Ah! That stinks of some fine-smelling pipe tobacco, or my name’s not Charlie Brewster.” Moving less-than-gracefully, Charlie once again stood and eyed Nathan with a raised eyebrow. “You sure Miss Tobaccy don’t smoke a pipe? Although, more I think on it, if she can afford quality tobaccy like that, she’s probably smoking something a little fancier than a corncob. Figure they make ladies’ pipes? If so, you’ll have to tell Brinks so they can order some in for her.”

          As he pushed past Charlie, Nathan rolled his eyes. “I’m not asking Brinks to order in a selection of pipes suitable for a woman….

 

            

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