Chapter Thirty-one
Charlie opened her eyes and saw Samuel’s face. “What happened? Where am I?”
“You just stay still. My missus be here soon. She went to get Dr. Crenshaw. You will be fine. Just stay still,” Samuel said.
Charlie could smell the liquor around her. What the hell happened? She had been driving the team with the buggy. The evening was muggy, but she shivered. Her arm hurt terribly. She was sure the white streaks before her eyes were only in her head.
“Samuel, where are the horses? Where’s the wagon? I have to go. EJ will be worried.” Charlie tried to get up.
“Now just lay still. Pinkney getting EJ and the wagon. We got to get you home.” Samuel covered her with his jacket. “You just rest now.”
“Miss Schweicher? My goodness.” Dr. Crenshaw came into her field of vision. “Mr.
