Chapter 15Addie puttered around the cabin, wondering what she should do. Two days until Aunt Beth was due home; therefore, at least a day too soon to pack. If I do it now, I'll be digging everything out before I can even get underway. Jesse had bought her a carpet bag, which was waiting on top of the trunk at the foot of her bed. He'd bought train tickets yesterday. Somehow, unlike her previous adventure to bring her here, she was looking forward not only to the journey but to the relocation itself.
There's no reason why you should feel such hope. Garden City is probably like every other small town. Full of gossips and busybodies. And yet, this time Jesse would be with her. To stay. My husband! She laid both hands on her belly and twirled around the room, her mind on a new skirt and a han
