Welcome back to Sweet Saturday Samples. I'm posting a short bit of a conversation between Ella Ruth Meem and Ben Owen, from my WIP, Gone for a Soldier. Ella Ruth has been talking about her dream wedding when we come across them below. I hope you enjoy this sample!
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"Once Pappa admits what a wonderful catch you are, we will have that nice wedding, with all our friends and family to witness our happiness," she said, then giggled again. "Ben, you'll look so handsome in a frockcoat, with lovely long tails, just like in the novels."
"I've never seen such a coat," he said, dubious that a piece of raiment like that was to be had in all of the county.
"We can have it specially made in Boston, and shipped here by special coach."
Ben drew a breath and nearly choked at the thought of the expense. He turned aside and coughed. Ella Ruth took such wild fancies into her mind at times.
"Girl, you realize Boston is in another country now."
"Oh, you men say that, but it's not important. Pappa can get anything."
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Nice tease. You hooked me right away. Is Ella Ruth's dad rich? Is Ben not? He's worried about money? I'd love to know more. Great sample.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, Jean. Yes, there is a gulf between Ella Ruth's social status and Ben's. I'm anxious to discover how it all plays out. :-)
DeleteI love her simple faith that "Papa can do anything." Ben's obviously the practical one in this relationship. Can't wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jenna. I can hardly wait to write more!
DeleteOh my. It sounds like the two are from different worlds. Of course, every girl dreams of her own wedding, but her dreams are much loftier than his. Hope they can work it out.
ReplyDeleteHi Patti. Yep, Ella Ruth hasn't yet received a reality check of what wartime will mean to the world she inhabits. Thanks for the comment.
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