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toward him for his signature.
    Alex looked at the paper and then glanced
toward Sarah. She remained silent, waiting for him to sign. Her
recent friendliness had disappeared. Damn. He finished signing his name, took a deep breath, and placed his
hand on his chest.
    “If you find yourself at the orphanage,
please ask Tom to locate me. I would be delighted to give you a
tour.”
    “That would be much appreciated.” Her smile
lit her face.
    Alex returned her smile, picked up the box,
and took his leave. Placing the last crate in the wagon, he turned
to see Sarah standing by the door.
    “It’s a pleasure making your acquaintance.”
His voice was as sincere as he could manage. “I hope you’ll take me
up on my offer for a tour.”
    “It is my plan to do so.”
    “If it’s not an inconvenience, would you be
so kind as to telephone the orphanage before arriving so I might
ensure I’m able to give you the tour?”
    “It’s not an inconvenience.”
    Alex climbed onto the buggy and gave Sarah a
slight smile before tapping the reins. Although he acknowledged the
smiling and waving women across the road, his mind remained on
Sarah. He struggled to breathe and bring his pounding heart under
control.
    Eager to talk to Tom, it was a long journey
home. His poppa stepped out of the main entrance when Alex stopped
the horses. Tom was right behind him. With the first box in his
arms, Poppa headed for the building
    “Tom, I’m hoping you have met the clerk at
the mercantile. She introduced herself as Sarah.”
    “Sarah McLennon. I’m well acquainted with
her. I was hoping she would be working when you arrived. Sarah is
personable, intelligent, and possesses a wonderful sense of humour.
She is much like Rose.”
    A warm sensation filled his heart while
listening to the man he respected.
    “The day Sarah appeared with a donation, I
offered a tour of the building but she declined,” Tom continued.
“If I’d been aware of your location, I would have introduced you.
She is a handsome woman.”
    Alex picked up a box and followed Tom toward
the storage area. “Yes,” Alex mumbled. “I have offered to give her
a tour of the building and grounds if she finds herself in the
area.”
    “I will be searching for you before she
closes the door.”
    Tom sounded too chipper, too pleased with
himself. His entire family would know of his interest in a female.
It was imperative Tom remain silent. Alex did not want his family
speculating on his interest in Sarah.
    “Do not speak of Sarah to anyone . I was so nervous, I barely met her gaze while
speaking at the mercantile. I struggled to speak intelligently in
her company. It’s possible she will not show her face here in
search of my company.”
    “I consider Sarah a friend and enjoy our
conversations. You must relax and enjoy her companionship.”
    “Relax? That isn’t possible. My heart is
pounding just thinking of her. I barely recalled my own name in her
presence.”
    Tom followed Alex into the storage room,
meeting his poppa on his way out to retrieve a second box.

     
    * * *
     
     
    “McLennon, that name does sound familiar,”
Keeghan admitted. “Sarah sounds really sweet.”
    “Here we go,” Will teased. “Keeghan wants to
match-make.”
    “Behave! I’m just saying, Alex needs a friend
or two and I think Sarah and Alex might make a cute couple.”
     
     
    * * *
     
     
    The following day, after the noon meal was
served, Alex was playing catch with the boys when Tom
approached.
    “Sarah called. She will arrive shortly.”
    “Thank you.”
    After excusing himself, Alex went to his
room. He stared at his own reflection in the mirror.
    “When courting Christine and Elaine I was
uncomfortable showing our private quarters, but Elaine never
understood the importance of the orphanage in my life. If I’m able
to form more than a friendship, it’s imperative Sarah appreciates
my dedication to my chosen career.”
    After shaving, Alex removed his dark trousers
and best white