She Is a Jewel

 
Today's snippet is taken from

Beulah

Christmas Quilt Brides, Book 13

 by Zina Abbott 

 

 

          “Yes. I think your wife did well when she hired Miss Connor.” Feeling an awareness he could not define overtake him, Daniel turned his thoughts to the academy employee at his brother’s house. Mari called her Be-Be—and Daniel had come to think of her as such—but his brother called her Miss Connor.

          Daniel had been known to join his brother in the kitchen—away from the parlor and the middle sitting room that served as classrooms—and a more relaxed atmosphere than found in the formal dining room where the students took their meals. He always enjoyed the presence of the woman who struck him as someone who should be taking care of her own home, not someone else’s. When she served him coffee as soon as he sat at the table with George, he often teased her that she did not need to wait on him. He could get his own coffee or let his brother do it. She usually responded with a smile and a comment to the effect that she had worked in a café for so many years, serving coffee was second nature. “Is Miss Connor planning to stay with you throughout the summer, or does she have other plans?” Why do I want to know? Daniel refused to admit that his thoughts strayed far too often to the woman and being around her caused his body to experience unwanted sensations—like his heart beating faster and his breathing rate increasing. Now they reached the storage shed, Daniel pulled his team to a halt and set the brake.

          “Oh, yes. She’s staying. She is a jewel. I told Mari to do whatever it took to keep her.”

          When it came to Be-Be, Daniel had to agree with his brother’s assessment. A bright jewel.

 

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Unless I Get To You First

 
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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