Discovering Treasure by Crystal Mary Lindsey Read Free Book Online

and be happy for all the gifts God has given you. Look forward to the joys coming into your life. That’s why God placed your eyes on the front of your head, to look forward and not back. I’ll return and see you next week after my trip to Melbourne. In the meantime, read that letter and pray for God to give you understanding, forgiveness and love.” With that he turned politely and walked away.
    She watched his straight-backed casual saunter on the dusty road. His black hair, longer than a man’s usual length, curled on the top of his collar. He left an impression on her heart of pure goodness. Why was that? She had no idea. And he was right; it was no use crying over spilt milk. What was done, was done. Now she needed to tell Ella about this and read the letter aloud between the two of them. No more family secrets. Since Ella was now her family, this should be shared with her.
    â€œElla, where are you.” Receiving no answer and closing the front door behind her, she ran through the house to the back, supposing Ella was with the dog. Treasure was right. “There you are, I need us to sit down and talk.”
    Ella looked up from chatting to the pet. She had him clean, his hair was cut and now she was busy brushing his coat. The dog looked almost happy; he lifted his head at Treasure’s voice and wagged his fluffy tail. “Why, don’t you look pretty?” Fondling his ears and patting his head made her feelserene. This poor dog, he suffered alone and almost starved to death, now he accepted his new home with trust. Shouldn’t she be accepting of her blessing? Of course! Why make life complicated !
    Ella looked so relaxed. “Guess what, Treasure? He! is a she!” She smiled. “And, if you agree, I think I know a good name for her. What would you think about naming her Paris? She looks so sweet, and I think she deserves a pretty name. Once she gets some meat and muscle on her bones, she will be the most beautiful dog in the whole town.”
    Treasure was dumbfounded! A female dog, why that meant puppies galore, and what would they do then? What was that about complications?
    â€œElla.” Treasure attempted to stop her voice from sounding vexed! She failed—. “You will need to do more than make her pretty, you will need to see a vet and find out how to stop her having puppies all the time. We can’t keep lots of dogs here, one is enough!” As usual Treasure was the logical one, but there had to be a solution and it would be Ella’s responsibility to find one.
    â€œPlease come inside for now, and since Paris is all cleaned up and hopefully flea free, she can come with you.” With that Treasure walked back into the house and made her way to the sitting room while opening her letter as she went. She wanted to get this over with and listen to Ella’s opinion. Sitting on the settee, she unfolded the pages and stared at her aunts, – mother’s letter to her! Watching as Ella seated herself, she began to read aloud.
    â€œMy dearest darling, how I love you, you will never know how very much. Many times I wanted to tell you this and yet, the moment never seemed right. Firstly I had to fight for you to be born and then I have been fighting for you to have a happy life since. You once asked me, not so long ago how you would know when you fell in love? Well, you will know believe me. It’s like you get struck by thunder, and that person will mean more to you than anyone else in the whole world. He may not be handsome, tall, rich, educated or the same nationality. It’s got nothing to do with that, it’s got to do with an inner connection that some call a soul. It’s very deep. That’s how I felt about your father, I loved him more than I can tell you, and I believe he loved me also.
    Our problem was, surrendering to that love without a pledge, and a promise until death do we part. He was working for the government surveying