BRIANNA: A Sweet Western Historical Romance (Mail-Order Brides Club Book 4) Read Online Free PDF Page B

she is, and I think she enjoys having us over for dinner. Thank goodness." He smiled at that, and Brianna noticed a dimple pop out that gave his face a mischievous look.
    "I suppose we should probably head back before they start to wonder where we disappeared to," Paul said.
    They chatted easily on the ride back, and when Paul pulled the buggy up to the front door he paused for a moment before getting out and turned to Brianna and said, "I'd like to show you around the town some more. Would you be interested in going for dinner this Thursday?"
    Brianna was surprised by the invitation. "I would like that, but I'm afraid Thursday night is the one night that I actually have plans. Pastor Ben invited me to join the choir and we have practice on Thursday night."
    "You can sing? That is not one of my talents." He chuckled a bit and then said, "How about Friday night, then?"
    "I suppose that would be all right."
    Paul must've sensed her hesitation, because he quickly said, "It will be fun, I promise. I just want to welcome you to this town properly." His friendly smile put her at ease.
    "All right, then. I look forward to it."

Chapter Six
    B rianna didn't say anything to Colleen until they got home, and then she pulled her aside and told her about Paul's invitation. Colleen looked a bit surprised as well, but then said, "I think it will be fun for you. Paul is a perfect gentleman and I'm sure he'll show you a good time. And it's always a treat to have a nice dinner out."
    "I suppose so. I just don't know if I'll ever really be ready to think of another man that way again."
    "I can't even imagine. How do you ever truly get over something like that?" Colleen looked thoughtful. "But, you do need to move on and live your life. Just take things one day at a time and try to have fun. Just think of Paul as a new friend."
    "That's good advice, because that is how I think of him. I enjoy his company. He's easy to talk to."
    Colleen grinned, and added, "You do have to admit, he is easy on the eyes as well.
    Brianna blushed a little at that and simply nodded in agreement.
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    T he next two days passed quietly, but Tuesday evening, Colleen came home from work with some interesting news. “You may have an opportunity sooner than we expected,” she said excitedly. “Callie Brickman delivered her baby last night, several weeks ahead of schedule.”
    Brianna’s stomach clenched with fear. It was every new mother’s worry. “Are they okay-the mother and the baby?”
    “They are both fine,” Colleen said. “But, the school is short a teacher right now. The town manager was in the pub today at lunch, and was chatting at the bar with Liam. I happened to be delivering a sandwich there, and heard them talking. They need someone to fill in, and I reminded them that we told them about you a few weeks back. I think the he had completely forgotten. Once I reminded him, he wanted me to find out from you how quickly you’d be able to start. I hope you don’t mind, but I told him you could probably start tomorrow.”
    “Of course I can start tomorrow.” Brianna was thrilled. As much as she enjoyed relaxing, she was getting a little bored and was eager to do something else. To be able to teach already was a dream come true.
    “How many students are there? Where do I go?” she asked.
    “I think there’s around twenty to twenty-five students in the lower grades. There’s another teacher for the higher grades. She can certainly cover the younger children for a short time, but if you’re able to start right away it sounds like that would be a huge help.”
    “I am thrilled to start tomorrow.” Brianna couldn’t believe how things seem to be falling into place for her here. She really felt as though she’d made the right decision by moving to Bozeman.
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    T he school was located just off Main Street, just a few blocks from Donovan’s pub. Brianna rode in with Colleen, who was going in earlier these days as Julia was starting to cut back