Stories about North America
The Valley of Decision Andrea looked at Jock in shock. “You admire me? Why would you want to confide in me when we are so different in thinking and ambitions? Judging by your interactions with me up to this time I thought you were wanting to get rid of me as soon as possible.” Andrea studied Jock carefully not knowing what to believe about him … Continue reading Jock Discovers Love – Chapter 4
Compromised Jock was happy to leave the nursery and head for the dining room and wished everyone a happy evening as he departed. Andrea reached out and took his arm as he was heading out. “Thank you for coming tonight Mr. Geldard I’m feeling more positive now that you will establish a relationship with these babies. Take my advice and find a wife to replace … Continue reading Jock Discovers Love – Chapter 3
Stranger in the Home Andrea continued as Jock considered her statement. “You think about it Mr. Geldard. I’ll wait to bathe the children until you come to the nursery after your supper tomorrow evening, and you can observe me in action. If you forget after considering all your important work assignments, I’ll come and remind you. Very important for you to learn to be a … Continue reading Jock Discovers Love -Chapter 2
The Twins Steven and Jennifer Geldard were twins and from the time they were born they were inseparable. As babies they’d express their displeasure with loud wails of anguish if not in proximity. This was a huge worry to those responsible for their life in the vulnerable baby period and placing them together while they slept was dangerous as Steven with his baby jerking arm … Continue reading Jock Discovers Love – Chapter 1
The Chance Encounter Alma rummaged around in her purse as they waited for the waiter to answer Ronald’s summons and produced her calling card which she passed over the table to Ronald. He received it with a smile looking at Alma then whispered thanks as the waiters approached to bring him the bill. This was a formality as when it was sent to the counter … Continue reading Finding Happiness Again – Chapter 2
Alma Merchant Ronald Davidson dodged his six-foot son Carl and quickly threw the ball into the basketball hoop in their back yard. “Great shot dad, looks like I trained you well.” Ronald laughed. “According to those trophies in our front room with my name on them your father was the basketball champion during college days, so I assume you picked up some points from me … Continue reading Finding Happiness Again – Chapter 1
Conflict in New Haven Horst Weber had been in contact with a Moravian Seminary where he’d inquired about a place for his son Waldo to prepare for the ministry. He’d had contact with the Seminary for many years now and had sent them many articles he’d researched which they’d gratefully received and included in their magazine distributed to the faithful. He’d even been requested to … Continue reading Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 4
Horst Weber The Reverend Horst Weber sat in his study preparing his sermon for the coming week. His sermons were encouraging. He was proud of his Bohemian religious background and shunned the itinerant self-appointed pastors who descended on a village in those days preaching hellfire and brimstone and moved on to the next village after accepting the offerings of those fearful for their future afterlife … Continue reading Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 3
Robinson Family Martin Robinson had never travelled outside New Haven and had no ambition to. His grandfather had arrived in this new land from northern England where he’d learned to be a blacksmith and in the process of his apprenticeship had observed the dawn of railways and roads to take these new horseless carriages they called automobiles. So, he’d left the job he’d been apprenticed … Continue reading Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 2
Novac’s Filip Novac looked out over the vast expanse of his property. His great grandfather had been one of the lucky ones to get a land grant from the government as the push for more land from those who were fleeing from the emerging dense settlements of the east coast sought to get away from the sedentary and sometimes life-threatening practices of these emerging cities. … Continue reading Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 1
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