Mary Ann snatched off her work apron and rushed to the door, "How wonderful for you to be back so soon, but how did you get here already?"
"The river was running high, less danger of snags, so the steam boat company ran an extra trip."
"Where is all that you brought back with you, James?"
"Richard and Edward are bringing the bulk of it up from the landing for me just now. I brought the small packages. We needed a couple good books for the long winter evenings. I found a bargain on a used copy of "Pilgrim''s Progress", for everyone to enjoy. Here, Mary Ann, is a Testament and Psalms like the one lost on Laurel Hill. I bought a book for myself, since I like poetry, there was a slightly used copy of "Sonnets from the Portuguese" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning that we can share. It has the poem you like to quote, "How do I love Thee, let me count the ways."
"Thank you James, you knew exactly what I wanted without my saying a word."
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| Christian begins his journey with a great burden on his back, page 2. Photograph by Leo Dauenhauer. From Pilgrim's Progress by Paul Bunyan. Design by the three brothers Rhead - all out of copyright. Click once on the image to see a larger version. |
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