“Your grandfather must have been a wonderful man," Arabella said in an awed voice, looking about her at the beautiful house, well-proportioned barn, and the variety of shade and fruit trees so carefully and tastefully planted. "My family," John added wisely, "says I'm very like him.” HomeFamilySoldierCivil War19th CenturyAmerican Civil WarFarmBarn Book:The Letter Source: The Letter
“Happy New Year, Dane,” David greeted him with a grin. “And a Merry Christmas to you.” Dane did not seem to be in a holiday mood just now. “Margaret, I think Daniel needs your attention.” “Diaper?” said Margaret knowingly, and accepted the baby with a wrinkled nose. “Oh, my! You certainly do need help!” FamilyBabyParentingNew Year Book:Home Fires Source: Home Fires
“Well, speaking of supper, let's get it underway," she proposed. "Is there any meat in the house?" "There's plenty of chickens in the chicken house out back," Sam responded. "I'll get Aaron to help me, and we'll kill a couple of roosters." "Oh, my!" exclaimed Margaret. "Well, that will be fresh chicken, for sure!” FamilyChickens19th CenturyChickenFried ChickenBig Family19th Century CookingFresh Chicken Book:The House on Harmony Street Source: The House on Harmony Street
“Yes," said Margaret, smiling. "You don't have three dead cats on your mantlepiece." Dane stopped short. "DEAD CATS?" he repeated incredulously, taken aback. "Whose were they?" "Old Mrs. Holloway's." "How long had they been...DEAD?" "Oh, years and years," Margaret assured him. "They were stuffed, you see. Taxidermy." "Right," he said dryly. "Taxidermy.” HumorFunnyFamilyHistoryCatCatsTaxidermyEccentrics Book:The House on Harmony Street Source: The House on Harmony Street
“We'll let Stefan fill you in on all the wedding plans," said Anastasia with a knowing smile. "Come, Cass. Let's find the wagon." "It's right where I left it," Uncle Casimir protested as his wife tugged him away. "That's what I tie the horses for.” LoveAmericaFamilyMarriageHistorical FictionPolandClean RomanceHusbands And WivesChristian Historical FictionImmigrant Romance Book:The Reluctant Bride Source: The Reluctant Bride