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- The Taylor and Donovan Families1871
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- Dear Marcail
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- About the Author
Im William Taylor and this is my son Jeff. Im sorry if I startled you. He didnt look the least bit sorry and Kaitlin couldnt help but smile at the charming display of teeth he was giving her.
Its nice to meet you both. Im Kaitlin Donovan and this is my sister, Marcail. I was hired yesterday as the new schoolteacher.
The younger man, who Kaitlin had only glanced at when introduced, mumbled something about Nate being lucky, something Kaitlin didnt understand. But then Mr. Taylor was asking her a question and she didnt have time to pay any further attention to Jeff.
We were staying with our aunt in San Francisco when I saw the ad for this job.
How was the trip up?
Well, it was different, Kate tried to put it delicately. You see, wed never ridden in a stagecoach before and we were unprepared for the dust.
Where are you from? Jeff asked, as if Kaitlin had just sprouted wings. Kaitlin was not offended, in fact, she laughed and Marcail answered.
We live in Hawaii.
Hawaii? As in the middle of the ocean, that Hawaii? Again Jeff was incredulous.
One and the same, Kaitlin said with great amusement, even as she thought that Jeff Taylor was very nice looking.
Bill watched his sons face as he spoke to the new teacher. He doubted Jeff knew he was staring rudely, but then Bill was also compassionate. Kaitlin Donovan was a beauty, as was her little sister. May was going to love these girls.
What Ive come about is to ask if you would come with us to church Sunday morning and then join our family for dinner. And you cant tell me no, because my wife is already planning on you.
Kate was so pleased she took a moment answering. Wed love to. Oh, my brother, that is, hes here, too, and
The invitation includes all of you. Jeff will come by with the wagon Sunday morning about ten.
That would be wonderful. My brother is living withwhat was his name Marc?
I dont remember his name but I think hes the Marshall.
Bill and Jeff shouted with laughter over this, much to Kate and Marcails confusion.
I think you mean Marshall Riggs.
Marcail nodded.
Marshall is his name and he happens to be my stepson. Rigg, as we all call him, lost his father before he was three. I married his mother the next year, the woman youll meet Sunday. Actually I hadnt thought of it before, but if your brother is staying with Rigg then you can just all come to church with him. Ill ask him about it. Either way someone will be at your house that morning.
Im not sure how to tell you where our house is.
We just saw Greg Carson, Bill assured her. He told us where youre living.
Oh, well, thank you, Mr. Taylor. Well be looking forward to Sunday then.