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Harriet could not help but notice the change in Mr. Martin’s countenance... It was silly of her to think it, but it wounded no one to imagine that he might miss her company—as much as she would miss his.

“I encouraged you? Sir, I have seen you only as the admirer of my friend; however, you have made yourself rightly understood. Your mode of communicating such a salacious report regarding Miss Smith speaks to a vengeful character, one which is quite unbecoming in a clergyman. In any event, I am glad that your intentions have been made known...

Hannah murmured another grateful prayer, for her dreams would soon be fulfilled. By December, she would recite the blessings over the chanukkiah, the precious heirloom that had been in the family for generations. It would soon be passed on to the newest bride.