Saturday Snippet: Discuss Options?

 The following snippet is taken from 

Nathan's Nurse, 

Book 19 in the series,

Sweethearts of Jubilee Springs

          “Please give me about ten minutes to get things settled with my maid and some water for tea started. I’ll have her bring you down to my office so we can talk. Unfortunately, I received a disturbing telegram from Mr. Bainbridge of the Prosperity Mine this morning regarding an issue that has come up. In light of this new set of circumstances, we need to discuss your options.”        

          Discuss options? Dahlia felt her stomach tighten into a knot of apprehension. Feeling dazed, her gaze followed the bridal broker who, offering a forced smile as a flash of uncertainty crossed her brow, walked out of her room, and shut the door.

          Dahlia stood in the middle of the floor and stared at the blank wall. She made the trip this far full of confidence in the decision she made to accept Nathan Price’s marriage proposal. She had felt sorry for Kate’s reduced circumstances, and perhaps a little smug. She had not been forced to leave everything of value behind for the rest of her family like Kate felt compelled to do. Instead, she wore new clothes for the journey bought with family money—her portion of her father’s inheritance. She left home with her basket filled with a day’s worth of food. The only money she spent from the funds she received from Mr. Price had been for the bread, cheese, and an apple she purchased earlier to get her through the day. If she had realized Kate was out of both food and money, she would have bought enough to feed her, too. She had felt self-assured and settled on the direction her life was now taking—until Lizett’s cryptic comment left her feeling unbalanced.

          What new set of circumstances had arisen? What options did Lizett need to discuss with her?

          Please, oh, please! Don’t tell me Mr. Price has decided he does not wish to marry me and wants to send me back.

 

            

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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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Saturday Snippet: She Considered Her Brother's Question

 The following snippet is taken from 

Nathan's Nurse, 

Book 19 in the series,

Sweethearts of Jubilee Springs

          “I understand, Dahlia. I really do. I just thought I’d throw that out there. In the process of looking for something better, would you consider something daring, even if it means moving away from your family and friends?”

          Dahlia slouched against the side of the house as she considered her brother’s question. Would it bother her to move away from her siblings and their families? Except for Elm and his bunch, she had seldom seen them except when they came by for a holiday dinner or to visit Papa. She rarely had gone to their houses these past years, especially once it became too difficult for Papa to travel. A covered dish of holiday food, long grown cold, and perhaps a short message passed along had been her interaction with Spruce and her sisters in recent years. She had seen more of them at Papa’s funeral, and the wake that followed than she had in the previous five years.

          “I would consider moving away. After all, if we had the money for me to attend a normal school, it would mean I would leave home. I doubt I could find a teaching job in the area that would allow me to return and live here.”

          Elm shoved a rolled-up newspaper in front of her, pushing it toward her as if he intended for her to take it.

          “I bought the Kansas City paper when I was there a few days ago, Dahlia. Read through the matrimonial personals and see what you think. There are a couple of advertisements in there from agencies that help match up brides with men out West. I guess, for men looking to start a family, there aren’t enough women on the frontier to choose from.”

 

            

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