Two Months Earlier
Two Months EarlierMari McEwan crossed the moors with her brother, Jamie, and his sweetheart, Ellen. They were on their way to an illegal outdoor church meeting, which the Covenanters called a conventicle. She walked ahead, while Jamie and Ellen lagged behind, stealing fond looks.
“How much farther have we to walk?” Mari turned back and caught Jamie planting a kiss. Mari cleared her throat loudly, causing Ellen to flinch.
With a grin, Mari raised her eyebrow and said, “‘Tis a good thing we’re going to worship.”
Ellen rushed over to Mari as they continued on their way. “Marion! You willnae tell anybody?
Working to keep a straight face, Mari said. “Tell what? That you’ve succumbed to the sins of the flesh, and you l**t for my brother?”
Clapping her palm to her mouth,
