Montana Cowboy Family. Linda Ford
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Название: Montana Cowboy Family
Автор: Linda Ford
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Вестерны
isbn: 9781474065191
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“I dried,” Sammy said with some disgust. “Logan made me.”
“That’s good.” The worried furrow in Beth’s forehead disappeared.
Sadie felt the muscles in her own forehead relax. “I need to prepare lessons for tomorrow.”
Sammy looked about the small room. “What’re we gonna do?”
“You could work on your sums. You need the practice.”
“Aw. No fair having to live with the teacher.”
Sadie laughed. “I expect it has advantages as well as disadvantages.”
Sammy’s look demanded to know what the advantages would be but, before he could speak, Beth intercepted.
“I’ll help him.” She sat at the table and tipped her head at Sammy to indicate he should join her.
As slowly as possible, Sammy shuffled the three feet to the chair beside Beth.
Sadie handed them a work sheet. It would give her a chance to observe Beth and assess what level of education she had received.
It was soon apparent that Beth had the basic skills necessary for math. Tomorrow, Sadie would give a reading assignment so she could judge her reading ability.
Sammy finished and grew restless. Beth shushed him several times even though he made little noise. Again, Sadie wondered if the girl wasn’t overly cautious.
“Can I go out and play?” Sammy asked.
“Certainly. Don’t go far. It will soon be bedtime.” She looked to Beth. “What time do both of you go to bed?”
Beth glanced at the clock. It showed eight. “It’s about time.”
Sammy was out the door before either of them could inform him he must stay.
Again, Sadie looked to Beth for direction.
Beth watched her, seeking a clue as to Sadie’s response. Again, that guarded cautiousness.
“Should I call him back?” Sadie asked.
Beth shrugged. “It wouldn’t hurt him to run off some energy so he’ll sleep better.”
“What about you? Would you like to go out and play?”
Beth blinked, and blinked again. “Play?”
“Perhaps go for a walk? Enjoy some fresh air?”
Beth’s gaze darted to the window. Her chest rose and fell rapidly. She jerked her attention from the window to the bedroom door. Her fingers bunched into tight fists. “I better stay in case Jeannie wakes up.”
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