Chapter 13My Dearest Edith,
I was delighted to hear that your father is doing better. Snakes in her bedchamber? I certainly would have been moving very fast, too. I laughed at that part, and her not being a very good cook – me neither.
Finally, I received word that I can join Phillip. Captain English and the others feared the journey would not be good for my son, whose name is Phillip Nathaniel. So, with a broken heart, I am leaving him behind until the weather breaks, and we can come and get him. It will only be for a short while.
Captain English got me a carriage instead of my riding in a stagecoach. He had blankets and food for me, and even snuck some money into my valise. He is so kind. I shall miss his friendship.
I missed the wagon train that I was supposed to meet up with, but a
