Blood Brothers! Chapter 9



At River's Edge Village, childern grow up, babies are born and life continues as usual.



Lali Fisher was cuddling Sundar Hunter, the newest member of the village. "He's such a beautiful baby", she told Hita, "You and Sohan should have more childern".



"Yes, I'd love to have many more, just like him", said Hita. Lali handed the baby to Hita. "I better go see what my own two childern are doing", she said.



Then Hita held Sundar, so Sohan could talk to the baby. "Sohan is such a wonderful, loving father . "I should be satisfied, but he's just not what I want", she thought to herself.



One who doesn't have Hita's problem, is Hala Fisher. She is promised to the one she loves .

and will marry Shardul Whitefeather, after she has her next birthday



For now, they have all the time in the world, to be together



With it being such a nice day, Marala and Quanah were relaxing together in the large tub of warm water.

She was staring at her husband.

"Why are you staring?", he asked, "Is there something wrong?"

"No, I was just thinking how beautiful you are and how lucky I am to have you", she said.



"Marala, if I ever do anything to displease you, let me know, alright?". he said



"Yes, I will", she told him. "But, for now, I think it's better to keep my suspicions to myself", she thought.



After supper that night, Marala baked a birthday cake for their youngest son Chandar.



He came to his cake, blew out the candles.and grew up . . .



Into a goodlooking teenager



Chandar asked Shardul to play Punch U - Punch Me. "Come 'mon. Let's see how tough you are now", teased Chandar "I bet I can still beat you", said Shardul



On Monday morning, another week of reading, writing and arithmetic has began for the childern of River's Edge

Miss Molly O'Shay, the new teacher, sit at her desk and observed her students, as they practiced their penmanship lines. Molly was pleased to see two new students this morning.



There was a new, blonde haired boy named Horace Fletcher. His family had just moved to River's Edge this past Saturday



And a cute, dark-haired girl who was Horace's little sister Laura.



At three o'clock, Molly dismissed the students and they all headed for home.



Everything was falling into place for Molly. She had moved into the Ellis' house this past Saturday. She had spent most of the day Sunday, getting to know the family. Now that her personal life was taken care of, she wanted to start on her plans for the school.





Just down the road, at the General Store, Jack saw Quanah, and asked, "Do you still have those horses for sale?" "Yes", said Quanah.
"Good, 'cause I want to buy one", said Jack, "Do you happen to have a palamino?"
"Yes, I have a mare", answered Quanah. "Good, I want her", said Jack.



"Hello, I'm Molly O'Shay, the new school teacher", said Molly, "May I ask you a question?"
"Yes", said Quanah. "If it can be arranged, would the childern in your village like to attend the public school, here in River's Edge?"



"If you can get permission from one of your chiefs, we will discuss it", he said.

Molly was pleased with Quanah's answer. He hadn't said no, like she was afraid he might.



"Miss O'Shay, I'd be glad to walk you home", said Edward "Thank you, Mr. Sinclair, but I can get there alright on my own", said Molly



"When are you going to bring that mare over to my place?", Jack asked Quanah when he saw himoutside.
"Will this coming Saturday afternoon be alright?", asked Quanah.

"That'll be fine", said Jack, "I'll give you cash on delivery".


"Which one of the horses did you sell?", asked Santosh.
"He wanted the palamino", said Quanah
To be continued . . .