The Widow Finds Love (Mail Order Bride Series)

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Author: Susan Leigh Carlton
do this to them?
     
    “Mama, I need to talk to you,” Sarah said to her mother.
     
    “What is it, dear?” her mother asked.
     
    “I’ve been writing to a man in Texas,” she said.
     
    “I know, dear.  You left one of the letters on the table.  I shouldn’t have read it and I’m sorry.  I didn’t want to say anything, so I just waited.  When you wanted me to know, I figured you would tell me,” her mother said.
     
    “Thank you Mama.  He’s a cotton farmer, and lives here.”  She pointed to a place on an atlas.  “He has invited us to meet him, and will provide transportation for Rebecca and me to come to Texas.  If I decide it isn’t the best idea, after we meet, he would provide the return ticket.  He says his sister will let me stay with her if I prefer not to get married right away.  What do you think?” Sarah asked.
     
    “I don’t know.  It’s a big step and could be dangerous.  How did you hear about him?” her mother asked.
     
    “I asked the preacher and he told me about several women that have tried this.  He gave me the name of the paper and I wrote to the editor.  They don’t give out your name until you give permission and all letters go through the editor until you tell them to reveal names.”
     
    “Did you tell Papa about the letter?”
     
    “No,” her mother replied.  “There wasn’t any point in bothering him.”
     
    “You’re the best, now what do you think?”
     
    “Well, it isn’t as if Yorkville is flooded with men your age.  I would say go with your  instincts.”
     
    “What about the Hutchisons?  This would take their only grandchild away,” Sarah asked.
     
    “I think they would understand and want the best for you and Rebecca.  Of course, it would be sad for them, but they know the situation here.”
     
    Sarah said, “I’m going to write back and accept his offer.  His name is Clint Thomas and he has a daughter named Cassie, who is nine.  His wife died last year of pneumonia.”
     
    “What about your Pa?” her mother asked.
     
    “I was thinking I would hold off telling him until everything is all set,” Sarah said.
     
    “Do you think that’s fair to him?  I think you should tell him now.”
     
    “I guess you’re right.  I don’t look forward to it,” he said.
     
    “Don’t underestimate your Pa.  He’s a good man and always wants the best for his girl.”
     
    * * *
     
    “Papa, I have something to tell you,” Sarah said.
     
    “What about?  Sit down and tell me about it,” he said.
     
    “I’ve been writing to a man in Texas.  He’s a cotton farmer, and a widow.  He has a nine year old daughter.  We’ve been writing for several months and he wants me to go there.  If everything is okay, we will get married right away,” she said in a rush.
     
    “Are you sure you want to do this?” he asked.
     
    “Yes sir, I’m sure.  I want to get married again and Rebecca needs a father.  I hope the idea doesn’t upset you too much,” she said.
     
    “Well, you’re a grown woman, and I’ve always thought you to be pretty level headed.  I understand about wanting to be married.  A woman your age should be married and I agree about Rebecca needing a father.  Is there anything you need, money for a ticket, or whatever?” he asked.
     
    “Not really.  He’s going to pay for the railroad, and if things don’t work out, he will pay for us to come back here.”
     
    “When would you be going?” he asked.
     
    “I just got his letter asking us to meet him,” she said.  “I’m going to answer it today.  It takes about a week each way for mail, so I would guess in two or three weeks.  I’m going to miss you and Mama, but we need this or something like it.  I dread having to tell the Hutchisons though.”
     
    “I understand your problem, but you must consider the rest of your life and Rebecca’s.  She needs a father.  Grandfathers are nice, but it’s not the same.
     
    “What do you know
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