Ecstatic (A Pair of Mail Order Bride Romances)
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Mail Order Bride: Making A Home With The Horse Taming Cowboy In Arizona - A governess from England arrives on American soil and finds out that she has been fired by the couple she works for. A few months later she travels with her roommate to become the mail order bride of a cowboy and after meeting him in Utah they travel back to Arizona where he lives. Shortly after that, things start to fall apart.
Mail Order Bride: Native Fear - A woman decides to go out west after becoming widowed, but when she arrives her fiancé is nothing at all like she imagined he would be. His appearance brings back horrid memories of a family tragedy, and she doubts that she can even speak to him, let alone get married.
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Ecstatic (A Pair of Mail Order Bride Romances) - Doreen Milstead
Ecstatic (A Pair of Mail Order Bride Romances)
By
Doreen Milstead
Copyright 2016 Susan Hart
Mail Order Bride: Making A Home With The Horse Taming Cowboy In Arizona
Mail Order Bride: Native Fear
Mail Order Bride: Making A Home With The Horse Taming Cowboy In Arizona
Synopsis: Mail Order Bride: Making A Home With The Horse Taming Cowboy In Arizona - A governess from England arrives on American soil and finds out that she has been fired by the couple she works for. A few months later she travels with her roommate to become the mail order bride of a cowboy and after meeting him in Utah they travel back to Arizona where he lives. Shortly after that, things start to fall apart
Leila held tightly to Melina’s small hand. She felt her heart thump in her chest as they drew closer to the glorious Oceanic steamship. The size of it alone was breathtaking, but the thought of moving to America was even more exhilarating. The crowd on the dock began to push ahead as first class boarding began.
Stay close to me, Melina,
Leila insisted. We need to keep up with your mother and father.
I can’t see them, Miss Spencer,
Melina whined, and it smells like fish.
Melina plugged her nose.
Don’t worry. Your parents are just ahead of us. I can see the feather in your mother’s hat moving forward. It smells like fish here because this is the ocean. We’re about to board the ship, Melina. Isn’t this exciting?
Leila pushed through the impatient crowd and stood behind Melina as Mr. and Mrs. Grant presented their first class tickets to the man dressed in a white uniform with four bars on his sleeves. She remembered reading that four bars indicated the rank of Captain.
Welcome aboard, Mr. and Mrs. Grant. I am Captain Nichols. It is our pleasure to serve you.
The captain helped Mrs. Grant step from the ramp to the ship.
He looked at Melina. This must be your lovely daughter.
Yes, Captain,
Mr. Grant replied. This is our daughter, Melina.
Mr. Grant placed his hand on Melina’s shoulder.
The captain bent over to look at Melina in the eyes. Welcome aboard the Oceanic, Melina.
When Melina did not reply, Leila gently tapped her back and whispered, Say thank you.
Thank you,
Melina replied.
The captain smiled and motioned for the Grants to follow a crewman to show them to their cabin.
Leila followed behind. She was used to important people talking to the Grants and completely ignoring her presence. The headmistress at the orphanage taught Leila to be gracious and silent. She remembered Mistress Smith’s words, Governesses are to do their job without need or expectation of recognition. You are a servant, not an equal. Don’t forget your role.
Leila knew that being a governess to a wealthy family was a blessing. She could just as easily have ended up on the streets of London once she outgrew the orphanage. But Mistress Smith recommended her to the Grants and she was grateful for the opportunity. She had been with them since Melina was newly born, just over five years. Leila loved Melina as if she were her own child, though her servant room and mandatory uniform were constant reminders that she was not a member of the family.
It was 1873 and sailing from Liverpool, England to New York was expected to take ten days to two weeks. Just a few years before, sailing ships took months to arrive in America, but with the new steamships, the time of travel was significantly reduced and with Mr. Grant’s upper class status, the accommodations were luxurious.
During the day on the cruise, Mrs. Grant typically enjoyed some of the luxuries for the elite passengers such as the spa, the pool or the lounge where other women would sip tea and gossip. Melina, however, wanted to run and play – a trait children share in every social class. Leila oversaw her playtime.
As Mrs. Grant prepared to visit the pool, she gave Leila her orders for the day.
Miss Spencer, please see to it that Melina finishes her lessons before she is allowed to play.
Yes, Madame,
Leila replied.
And keep her from playing with any children from steerage. I don’t want her catching anything.
Leila refrained from rolling her eyes. Yes, Madame.
Have her dressed and ready for dinner by five-thirty.
Yes, Madame.
As soon as Mrs. Grant left the room, Melina jumped up and down.
May I go play now, Miss Spencer?
Leila smiled. You heard your mother -- lessons first, then playtime.
Melina sighed and pouted.
Leila gave Melina a book. When you read this aloud and complete ten math problems, we will go outside and play.
Melina began reading and recited most words without trouble. Leila was proud of her success at such a young age.
When the lessons concluded, Melina ran to the deck. She quickly found another little girl her age and made a friend. They ran off together and Leila watched and laughed. It warmed her heart to see Melina play like other little girls instead of always needing to be proper and act like a small adult.
Leila could see from the girl’s clothes that she was a third class passenger. But Melina was having so much fun, she couldn’t see the harm in letting her play for a little while. Leila learned that Melina’s friend’s name was Julia. She was sweet and kind and shared what she had. As far as Leila could see, Julia was a good influence on Melina. After a few days, Melina was more respectful and gracious with Leila. It was nice to see that kindness was contagious.
On the fifth day of the cruise, Leila noticed Julia was coughing quite a bit.
Julia, are you alright?
Leila asked.
Julia coughed again. Yes, my mother said it was just the sea air.
Leila nodded but couldn’t shake her warning from Mrs. Grant to not let Melina catch anything.
Julia coughed again and didn’t stop for several minutes. Her cough was deep and rough. Leila gently put her hand on Julia’s back and stroked her hair.
Do you need some water,
Leila asked.
Julia lifted her hand to her mouth and coughed into it. When she finally caught her breath, she showed Leila her hand. Leila’s heart sank when she saw blood.
Oh, Julia, You need to go show your mama.
Leila put her hand on Julia’s forehead. She was hot. Leila gave Julia a small hug. Julia looked up at Leila as if she knew it was a bad sign.
Goodbye, Melina,
Julia said as she waved.
Leila saw Melina’s countenance shift from pure joy to sadness as Julia left.
Is Julia sick, Miss Spencer?
Yes, I’m afraid she is. Now we need to make sure you don’t get sick, so you won’t be allowed to play with Julia anymore, alright?
Melina’s lips curved downward and trembled. Alright.
Leila watched Melina closely over the next few days. She showed no symptoms of being sick. Leila prayed that God would protect her.
Twelve days after they left Liverpool, the Oceanic arrived in New York.
Leila sat on the bed next to Melina. It’s time to get up, Melina. The ship is docking. We’ll be getting off soon.
Melina slowly opened her eyes. Are we in America?
Leila nodded. Yes, we are. Are you ready for your new adventure?
Melina closed her eyes again.