TUESDAY TALES - PROMPT "SUGAR"

 

Howdy do! Welcome to Tuesday Tales. We have another episode from "Josiah's Destiny", my historical romance that is in progress. When you're done, hop on over and read the other stories by the excellent Tuesday Tales writers. Find them HERE. 

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As Josiah led her through the field, he pondered the idea of a girlfriend who couldn’t speak. He’d never really know what she thought about anything, but then, again, she wouldn’t chew his ear off with idle gossip either. He realized that if she was in danger, she wouldn’t be able to yell for help, either, right? He'd have to be sure to keep an eye on her.

He smiled to himself. Already thinking of her as his girlfriend? Wasn’t that a bit premature? Didn’t she indicate that he terrified her? Not exactly a good basis for a romantic relationship, was it? Maybe he could prove himself trustworthy? Might be a bit too much effort to win over someone inflicted with a disability. But she was a looker, truly the prettiest girl in Fitch’s Eddy. He’d been looking for a girl as sweet as a sugary peppermint stick, and smart as a schoolteacher, oh, and beautiful. He knew Caroline had the third one licked.   

Besides, she needed a friend. Her family was new in town. They didn’t right know anybody yet. And though she had four siblings, none of them seemed to pay her much mind. If they cared for her, she wouldn’t be out there by herself picking flowers, would she? Josiah wondered if they ignored her because she was mute? Just good for chores, but not much else. Probably.

The Quint family had raised their children to help others, and Josiah was no exception. He

 enjoyed the reputation of a good soul, a man who could be called on to pitch in when 

needed. Maybe that would include helping Caroline Edwards?

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