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- About the Author
I know I shouldnt be doing business on Sunday but I missed you at church. And truth is, I just heard that they need a schoolteacher over on the west-side of town and I didnt want them to steal you away from us.
All of these words had been directed at Kate as hed helped her from the wagon. She now stood staring at Burt in confusion.
Mr. Kemp, youll have to forgive me, but Im not sure what youre talking about.
Why teaching in the fall of course. He smiled at Kate as though hed just offered her a lifetime contract. That such a thing never occurred to Kate was clear by the look on her face.
Is there some reason you dont want to come back and teach at our school? Some of Burts enthusiasm drained away and he rushed on to sell Kaitlin on the idea.
Oh, I know there was that whole mess with your salary, but Greg is sorry about that and you would be hired full-time at full pay. And if you dont like the dates weve picked for school to begin and end, we could certainly discuss that.
Rigg could see that Burt was prepared to go on all day. May and Bill were now on the scene and Rigg was thankful when his father interrupted.
It looks like Kate needs to think on this, Burt. I dont think you need to worry about her going across town though.
Kate agreed with a smile, even as her mind raced. What if Father came back in the fall and wanted to move away? What if Rigg pressed his suit?
Thanks Mr. Kemp, for checking with me but Ill need to pray about this and talk with Sean and Marcail.
Oh certainly, Miss Donovan. Im sorry if I was out of line in any way.
Not at all. And I consider it a great compliment that you want me back. Kate was using her gift for making people feel at ease, something for which everyone was thankful.
Burt took his leave then and Kate went inside with May to fix lunch. The older woman noticed her houseguests solemn look and commented on it.
I know Burt didnt mean to upset you.
Im sure youre right May. But the truth is, Im not sure what my father would want or if Rigg wants me to continue on the books through the fall.
Or if he possibly had another job in mind for you, one a little more personal? May said the words softly and Kate felt her lungs empty of air. She stared at her hostess for an instant and then busied her hands with potatoes. She tried to ignore the words shed just heard, knowing as she did, that it was a mistake.
How would you feel about that, May? Kate asked the question quickly before she could talk herself out of it.