Chapter 2 - Jamestown Brides (part 7)
He watched with interest as she talked with the carriage driver and then saw him unload a trunk and bags from the carriage. He carried the bags and deposited them on the docks. The Major wondered why she was coming aboard. He turned to Captain Drake, who was standing beside him, and questioned him about the new arrival.
“Captain Drake do you know who that young lady is coming on the small boat?” He asked as a smile flashed across his lips.
“Major Marsh, don’t you be getting any ideas.” Captain Drake frowned. “She’s one of the women headed to Jamestown as a mail-order-bride.”
He laughed and shook his head. “All I’m asking is if you knew the young lady, as she seems a bit out of place compared to the other young ladies. If you haven’t noticed she drove up to the dock in a gentleman’s carriage.”
“Well, I do agree Miss Anna Pemberton does seem a bit different than the other women. Several of the men in the office yesterday remarked on the same thing and wondered why she was offering herself as a mail-order-bride. Who am I to question? I only provide the transportation.” He offered.
(Check tomorrow for part 8 of Chapter 2)