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With a gentle tone, she told him in no uncertain terms that she was not in the market for a husband. Rowie looked crestfallen until Marcail told him it wasnt personal, and that she didnt want to be married to anyone. Rowie didnt push the point, but Marcail had the distinct impression that he believed he could change her mind. When they parted company later that day, Marcail did so with a prayer that Jethro Kilmer would not push her, because if he chose to, his feelings were certain to get hurt.
six
Alexander Montgomery helped himself to a serving of potatoes and then passed the bowl to the young girl on his right. He was having dinner, as he did most Sundays, with his best friends, Dean and Kay Austin.
The Austins had two children, nine-year-old Daisy and 11-year-old Marla, both of whom were in Miss Donovans class. Before the girls left the table the conversation turned to the high price Miss Donovans lunch basket brought at the auction. As soon as the girls were out of earshot, Kay teased Alex.
Honestly, Alex, Kay spoke in feigned rebuke. You didnt even try to bid on Miss Donovans basket. You cant tell me that you dont find her attractive.
Alexs eyes sparkled with laughter. Youre right, Kay, I cant tell you I dont find her attractive, but its a good thing I didnt bid, since I had only 25 in my pocket.
Kay became instantly alert, an action Alex did not miss.
Calm down, Kay, I have a sufficiency. My last three patients all paid with food, and you know when I go hungry, I land myself on your doorstep.
Well, just see that you do! Kay spoke the words with a gruffness she didnt feel and left the table. Dean took a sip of his coffee and leaned back in his chair.
She worries about you.
I know she does, but Im fine, really.
Tell me something, Alex. If Miss Donovans basket hadnt topped out so high, would you have been interested?
I dont know, the younger man answered honestly.
Linette has been gone for over four years, Alex. Does it still feel unfaithful to you when you think about marrying again?
No, but sometimes I think Ive lived as a bachelor for too long. I feel set in my ways.
I can see why you would, since youre all of 30. Deans voice was dry, and Alex smiled. Both men were quiet for a few minutes, and then the youngest Austin girl joined them.
Do you want to see what I made, Uncle Alex?
Sure.
Alex took the offered picture. It was a pencil drawing of an open field of grass and wildflowers. Daisy showed real talent, and Alexs compliment was sincere.
Thank you, she told him. Its for Miss Donovan because I think she must like pretty things.
Why is that? her father wanted to know.