Love Inspired Historical November 2014 (94 page)

Eileen stiffened. Eunice might as well have used the word
suitable
—it was so obviously there in her tone.

Ivy Parker, the only other person sharing Eileen's pew, and the closest thing she had to a friend here, stood up immediately. “As a former boarder of Eileen's, I can attest to the fact that her home would be the perfect place to house these children—her home is both roomy and welcoming.” She gave Eileen an encouraging smile. “That is, if she feels so led to make the offer.”

Eileen appreciated that Ivy had come to her defense, but now was not the time for everyone to suddenly approve of her. Unfortunately she could see several folks giving her tentative smiles of encouragement.

The urge to give in to her frustration was strong, and Eileen maintained her impassive expression by sheer force of will. She wanted so much to be accepted by the community again, but this was not the way.

Of course there were still those, like Mrs. Ortolon, who looked either hesitant or disapproving.

How in the world could she extricate herself without sounding selfish and uncaring?

And why was she so oddly reluctant to disappoint Mr. Tucker?

Copyright © 2014 by Winnie Griggs

ISBN-13: 9781460342480

Rocky Mountain Dreams

Copyright © 2014 by Danica Favorite

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