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Date Posted: Sat, May 21 2022, 3:34:50
Author: Kathy in PA
Subject: QOTD for Saturday May 21, 2022 from “Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone” by Diana Gabaldon



Chapter 155
Quaker Wedding Redux


“If that’s effing Benjamin Cleveland . . . .” I began, getting my feet under me. Jamie stopped me with a hand on my shoulder.

“No, it’s not”. Something in his voice brought me slowly to my feet. I set my plate down beneath the rocking chair and moved next to Jamie. He was steady enough, but his right hand was folded hard round the head of his stick, the knuckles white.

People were turning to look at the rider, distracted from their conversations. Jamie stood stock-still, his face unreadable.

Then the rider came right to the edge of the porch and reined up and my heart leapt as I saw who it was. William snatched off his hat and bowed from the saddle. He was breathing hard, his dark hair was pasted to his head with sweat, and there were hectic patches of red across his broad cheekbones. He gulped air, his eyes fixed on Jamie.

“Sir,” he said, and swallowed. “I need your help.”



And now we wait 😨.

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[> And now we wait. I wonder why he rode several days to the ridge. Thank you for a fun week!! -- kgp, Sun, May 22 2022, 7:56:22


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[> [> I think he knew Lord John was captured on the ship. But I don’t remember how he knew. I was thrilled that he came to Jamie for help. -- Kathy in PA, Sun, May 22 2022, 8:30:34


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[> I wondered how the rest of the ridge would react to WIlliam. The family all knows and they get along well, but the rest suddenly see this young man who looks just like Jamie. He is clearly younger than Bree, so there might be questions how Jamie managed to have a child with someone other than Claire between Bree and when they arrive at the ridge. How will WIlliam respond as he is still dealing with who he is, by name/title and by blood. -- Kel, Mon, May 23 2022, 18:05:38

Jamie told him he had a right to his help, for whatever WIlliam thought necessary, so it isn't surprising he came for help.
I did wonder why he was so short of breath, as it was his horse doing the work, it's not like William was running LOL!


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[> [> Good ones, Kel! I was always worried about Willis accepting Jamie, never thought about how he’d seem to the Ridge. -- Kathy in PA, Tue, May 24 2022, 18:01:50


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