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urtains." She shook her head with a smile. Her dear aunt, mostly a regular sweet lady, had a small wild side that she wasn't ashamed to show. She had spunk. Bliss admired her aunt greatly. To com

r the gold rumored of in California. That was not the adventure she yearned for. She wanted to live each day to the fullest. She needed to know each morning that she was alive! Bliss' favorite quote was from Mark Twain. She quoted it often, determined to live i

w. "Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore! Dream! Discover!" Closing her eyes to

ter beside the pump, Bliss hurried outside. It was a beautiful day. Surely nothing could ruin such a day like this! Gathering her skirt, Bliss hurried down the porch sta

with her handful of flowers and surveyed the town. This was a perfect place to settle. A place that showed nature's beauty freely. A place where Bliss could feel perfectly happy. A place where she was free to dream to the imaginations limit. A place where she cou

ean to sound boastful, Auntie dear, but I do have excellent skills with a needle. Besides, " she cheerfully added, "most yo

rful niece. "Bliss, this is my livlihood

nt's cheek. "Set your worries at ease, Dear. I won't do your business harm. But the shop has been closed for almo

iece. "At least bring me s

" She held up a hand to halt her aunt's protest. "You will most likely not get another chance

erw

ossy thing,

she had won this argument

" I will rest, but only for two days. Then, my dear niece, I'm gett

ough to know that you had to pick your battles... and the time you wished to wage them. "Auntie dear, we will discuss that in two days. In the meantime, I

ould be relaxin'!" Her

ing at the small town. Her future may be here, but right now, she needed to focus on the present. A

irritated with the small, slender man. "If you keep moving my

rs, Miss." The small man mumbled. " 'Sides, I

veryday? Bliss was sure if she had to spend ten more minutes with the man she would say no to the shirt and he could go along without it. Wouldn't that be a sight? One shirt-less man. Of course

urry it up. Cain't waste too m

to ogle Mary Belle's 'city' niece. After several long, tiring hours, Bliss walked back to her

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