The Ranger's Daughter

find something special for her. A gift. Tom and his wife Maryanne owned the general store and

o browse for a girlie gift. He really wasn't any good with deciding upon gifts for females. His wife had always said he chose the worst best gifts. They were truly terrible gifts but they were so bad that she loved them and treasured them. Garre

ended his gift. "It's been a long winter

everal feet of snow u

to feel rather embarrass

und his neck and pressed her lips firmly again

ow about you turn your back s

? Garret Lace, I

cus on the woman in front of him. It wasn't Bell

honey? Maryanne asked, c

nd willed his mind to stay focused on the task

at is so sweet!" She exclaimed. "A gift without a reason! You alwa

. "I don't rightly know. Just something nice

the regular things like jewelry, fabric for a dress, lace

something she w

wandered the store. "Well that's a ta

his chair across the room to e

rative ivory ball at the top. See? They were imported! It took them nearly three months to arrive. I shouldn't have bou

ive?" He asked as he took the needles from her. His c

he watched the man admire the needles i

p to his hairline. "Two dollars?" He re

fancy you see and it wasn

nally he nodded and handed the bamboo needles back to Mary Ann. "Wrap them

ositively delighted with the sale. She just knew Grace would adore the knitting needles. "There you are.

om ar

difficulties with her husband. He should be

Just give him thi

ured Garrett as she accepted the

hat on his head. "You too. And please don't

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ened the brown package. "They're- oh Pa! Whe

at the table after the noon meal. "I have m

's neck. "I'll treasure them even more because they are from

u'll have to knit a sweater

green, I wonder how they ever

lled towards the door. "I'm gonna go do some bridle

l! Thank

ome. I love

. She would have to use the yarn to knit a warm sweater for her pa. He would look so nice in that green. She giggled to herself

mouth he could do it if he had a bit of support and a strong amount of determination and Garrett Lace was determined. Today was his wedding anniversary.though so many y

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etter was very important. She paused, trying to decide if she should or she shouldn't. Convincing herself that their may be some

h day is more difficult then the last. Please forgive my selfishness but I have served my purpose. Gracie is eighteen now, fully grown. She no long needs me around and I am tired, so tired, Tom. I write you to tell you how much you and Mary Ann have meant to me over the years. And though I know I have no right to ask it, w

ett

she could from the store. Storming into the livery she quic

blacksmith

gallop. Dear God, please don't let me be too late! Please, please, ple