“Just take what I made.And the eggs.Take the eggs.”
“How about some dry toast when I get back?”
“That sounds perfect.”
Maggie walked back to the store, realizing the snow was coming down harder.She hoped she wouldn’t have to stay inside, but it seemed like this snow might become a full-fledged blizzard.
After dropping everything at the store, she carried Belle’s empty baskets to her cabin.“Toast?”she asked as she walked in.
Belle was on her feet.“No need.It’s passed.Thankfully, it doesn’t last long when it hits.I remember my mother when she was pregnant with my younger siblings.If she woke up sick, it lasted all day long.”
“That sounds terrible,” Maggie said.“Maybe I don’t want children after all.”
Belle laughed.“It’ll be worth it.I’m sure of it.”
They spent most of the day in the quiet of Belle’s cabin, working on various projects.Belle worked on making more hats and mittens for the store to sell, while Maggie worked on making a tiny gown for Belle’s baby.She felt like she should be making money, but she wanted her friend’s baby to be well-dressed.It was tough trying to decide what she should do.
All through the day, it snowed.By the time it was time to head home to cook supper, Maggie was a little worried about the walk to her cabin.“I hope the snow hasn’t gotten too deep to walk through.”
“You should have James make you some snowshoes,” Belle commented.
“That’s a good idea.I’ll talk to him about it tonight.”She pulled on her coat, scarf, hat, and mittens.“I’ll see you in the morning.”
“Be careful walking home.And if it doesn’t look safe to be out in the morning, stay home.I’d rather spend our days together, but not if you’re going to get stuck in the snow.”
“I’ll be careful.”With that, Maggie started the short trek home, feeling a bit like she was walking in a land of fairies with all the snow.The only thing that kept her from feeling like it was truly magical was how cold she was.Winter was going to be difficult.
