Apology Got my stories out of sequence. To catch up, please go back and read 17 a just posted. Then move on to 17 b before you read this. Anna flung the door open thinking Joe was coming in with milk and eggs. A tall, thin woman in homespun holding a basket laughed at her surprise. “I’m Emma, Rufus’s wife. I was so proud to hear Joe had a new wife I didn’t wait for no invite. When Rufus said he was coming over to see if Joe I clumb right up in the wagon. I brung you some eggs, butter, and molasses for a welcome. It’s gonna be good to have a woman close by to neighbor with. You got any coffee left?”
Though Anya would have hoped to avoid company, she warmed to Emma’s warmth and pulled out a chair from the table for her. “Set yourself down. I think the coffee’s still hot.” She poured them both a cup and put a couple of biscuits on a plate to go with the butter and molasses.
Emma spread butter on a biscuit, ate it thoughtfully, and smiled. “You make a mighty fine biscuit. You gonna be a good wife to Joe. They ain’t nothin’ like good cookin’ to keep a man happy. I’m glad of it. I always been partial to Joe. He’s been alone too long.”
Sally toddled up to Anya’s knee, demanding her attention. Anya gave her a sip of milk from a cup while she gathered her thoughts, not wanting to betray herself. “Biscuits do please a man. I’m proud you like mine.”
“Your baby looks just like you with that white hair and blue eyes. Maybe Joe will lucky and the one comin’ will look like him.
Pregnant?! And i bet she doesn’t know it herself. Now she really has a dilemma on her hands. Hope she’s sensible about what she does.
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Must be overwhelming.
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Oh, now that is a turn-up for the books! 🙂
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did yo see I poted 17 a ate
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Yes, I have seen that post too 🙂
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Ohhh….I have a lot of catching up to do.
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Be sure to read 17a before 17b. I got them out of order.
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Check your gmail account.
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??? I didn’t get a message, if you sent one. ☺
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Oh, I will look. Sent another.
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Oh my so many cool twists that keep me waiting and hooked! Love this one! I read it first just couldn’t wait!
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Hope it makes sense.
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It does and I am loving it
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Emma has eagle eyes. So. Joe’s family keep growing and him out in the barn. Ha ha ha.
Super duper detail. Loving it, Linda. ❤ ❤ ❤
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I goofed and got my stories out of sequence. Go back and read 17a before you move one. Sorry
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This is just getting better and better :o)
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If you haven’t, go back and read 17a
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There was a 17a? I did miss it. Ok, I’m off.
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Just found and posted it.
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Uh oh! She’s pregnant but it isn’t Joe’s baby!
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What will he do now?
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Marry her. LOL!
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I hope she has enough sense for that.
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I hope she does too. 😀
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On my, is a baby on the way? It’s probably not Joe’s then. More trouble for poor Anya. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Poor thing.
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Very interesting developments! Emma sounds lovely too.
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We all need a friend like Emma.
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…the one comin’.. oh dear me
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