Where are you staying tonight? Caleb asked reasonably. Lily had no idea; her mind had been so full of Caleb that she hadn't thought about that. Nor had she collected her savings from the bank in Tylerville or bought the equipment she would need to wash clothes. Although the schoolmaster's cottage was a cozy little place, it would require some preparation before she could move in. You could spend the night with me, he suggested when Lily didn't answer his question. I've been staying in the barracks, but I have a house. She glared at him. Forget I said anything, Caleb sighed. And he turned the buggy toward the Tibbet place.
Caleb inquired about Lily's plans for the night, prompting her to realize that she hadn’t considered where she would stay. Overwhelmed by her thoughts of Caleb, she hadn’t taken care of essential tasks like retrieving her savings or acquiring necessary supplies for her new life. Even though the schoolmaster's cottage seemed welcoming, it required more preparation than she had anticipated.
When Lily hesitated to respond, Caleb offered her a place to...
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