Nelly Trott & A Kidnapping
The rain had stopped, and the morning light revealed an overcast sky.
Morning chores being done, the Vales were sitting around the breakfast table when John broke the news about their plans for the day. Sarah became quite pale, obviously she was thinking of the danger her husband and son might be in. Well, she told them what she thought of such a foolhardy quest.
“John dear, I wish you would stay at home, what about Susie and I, and to think of you taking Morgan on such an errand? I don’t know, really I don’t. We have enough problems, what with the farm, the stock and the coming winter. Your place is with your family, not playing soldiers! You should stay here, with us, especially Morgan, he’s so young. Not much more than a boy”. Before she could say any more,
