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- Dear Marcail
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- Books by Lori Wick
- About the Author
All the lamps were lit in the living room when Kate and Rigg stepped through the front door and Bill immediately told Kate they wanted to talk with her. Sean, Nate and Gil were taking their baths. Marcail was sharing Jeffs chair and theyd been reading a story until Kate came in. Kaitlin sat down on the sofa expectantly.
Ive been planning to make an announcement tomorrow morning to the congregation about your house needing supplies. I dont mind doing that, and I can promise you there will be a great response. But Kate, wed really like you to stay here. That is, we want you to know that youre welcome here for as long as youd like. We even have an extra wagon and Nate can drive all of you to school each day.
Smiling at the sincere faces of the people before her, Kates voice told of her gratitude.
Youve been so kind to let us stay with you and I praise God for you. If I knew a little better when Father would be back, I might take you up on it. But I think Marcail and I should go back to the little house as soon as possible.
The Taylors respected Kates wishes even though their disappointment was evident.
Ill go ahead with the announcement as planned. May is ready to write down the things you need.
So Kate began, with Marcail and even Rigg adding to the list. Dishes, silverware, hollow-ware, pots, bedding, extra chairs; the list seemed endless.
Now, Bill said when the list looked complete, how are you set financially?
I got paid today. Sean had come down the stairs in time to hear the question.
When will you be paid Kaitlin? Rigg wanted to know.
At the end of April. Since I dont start teaching until March twenty-seventh, that is, since the month is almost over, Mr. Carson figured he would just put those five days in March onto my April check.
Has Mr. Carson been handling everything for you, Kaitlin?
Yes, hes been very nice.
Bills face gave no hint of his thoughts, and even though Rigg and Jeff were exchanging a look, Kate didnt notice. None of them were exactly sure when Burt Kemp had left town. They were all hoping that Kate had worked with him, but it looked as if Greg Carson had been on the job.
So Mr. Carson found the house for you?
Right.
And how about your wages. Did Mr. Carson set that too? Bills voice was as smooth as honey, and Kate answered calmly with no signs of offense over such a personal question.
Yes, he took care of that. You see, I dont have a teaching certificate and he felt it would be better to give me a little lower wage to compensate for that. The rent at the house takes a major part of my salary but well get by with Sean working. She smiled with genuine confidence at Sean.