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: