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Bobbie turned back to her washing. Love is not the only reason to get married, Jeff. The words were said softly and sincerely. Stunned, Jeff had to tell himself to go slowly.
Jeff believed love was the only reason to be married, but something in Bobbies voice told him that if he said that to her right now, it would hurt her deeply.
Ive always thought that love needed to be at the top of the list. What reasons were you thinking of? Jeffs voice was nonchalant, not once betraying how fast his mind was working.
Oh, things like companionship, wanting children of my own, securitythose types of reasons.
But not love?
I think love could come, especially if the two people care about each other.
Does Cleve share your beliefs? Jeff asked, still speaking with more calm than he felt. He was jumping to the same accurate conclusions as Maryanne had the night she and Bobbie talked in the bedroom.
Actually theyre more his ideas than mine, but I think they might have some validity.
Might? Jeff questioned her. Then youre not entirely sure?
No, I guess Im not. The truth is, Cleve has asked me to marry him, but I havent given him an answer. Hes coming for a visit sometime this summer and he thinks Ill say yes then.
Hes sure youll say yes?
I think he is.
And you?
Im not sure one way or the other. They worked in silence for a few minutes as they finished the job.
What does that look on your face mean, Jeff? Bobbie was untying her apron and taking a seat at the kitchen table.
Im confused. I thought you stayed in Jenner all this time because of Cleve and here I find out youre not even in love with him. Jeff thought his words might have hurt her, but she answered as though everything was fine.
Ive only known Cleve for about a year. And one of the main reasons Ive hesitated in saying yes to his proposal was because of how badly I wanted to come back to Santa Rosa.
Then why did you stay away five years? Its finally on the table, Jeff thought. The question Ive been wanting to ask for years.
You may not agree with me, Jeff, but I honestly believe I was in Jenner all those years because that was exactly where God wanted me. Jeff looked uncertain but kept silent.
You cant believe how many times I planned to come home, but something always detained me. When I first arrived in Jenner I dreaded having to come back and face all the kids at school. My aunt was really sensitive to that and wrote, without my knowing, to ask if I could stay until Christmas. My folks said yes. Well, the studies were very different from what Id been taught, and everyone felt it was best that I finish the year.