Kathryn Albright – Christmas Kiss From The Sheriff (страница 12)

“This is Miss Starling, the new schoolteacher in Clear Springs.”

Gemma took one step closer. She couldn’t very well say that she was upset with Tara’s and Billy’s attendance right off. And in the light of their upbringing, suddenly it seemed insensitive to broach a criticism right at the start of the meeting. “I am visiting all of my students’ families to introduce myself.”

“Oh?” Mrs. Odom lowered the destructive end of the rifle only slightly.

“Sheriff Parker offered to accompany me since I didn’t know the way.”

Finally, the woman lowered her rifle completely and walked over to the corner of the porch to wedge it against the wall. “I’d offer you a seat but there ain’t none. What can I do for you?”

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