Page 55 of All In Good Time
Chapter 14
“Maggie, I’m going to Dunaill.” Edna came down the stairs dressed in medieval finery. “Dr. Ferguson is accompanying me.”
“Is Uncle Angus okay with this? I’d think he’d want to go with ye,” Maggie appeared to be worried.
“Yer uncle is just fine with it, or he will be.” Edna hadn’t actually told him she was going, only that she thought she should.
“When did you decide to do this?” Maggie asked.
“Last night. I’ve been keeping an eye on Sara and Logan, as ye know, and realized that there was a way I could help them.”
“And…”
“Oh, I’m sorry, Maggie. I ken yer nae mind reader, are ye? I must find a way to save Rory so he and Aisla can be married. Then Logan will be free to be with Sara, if he so wishes.” She gazed at herself in the mirror and was quite happy with what she saw. Her dress was an iridescent blueish black with hints of peacock when the light hit it just right. She noted that Maggie had a puzzled expression on her face and turned back to her.
“Wait. I thought you said you couldn’t interfere with Logan and Sara.” Maggie said.
“I am not going to interfere with Logan and Sara, I am going to try and save Rory. He is sick and no one knows what to do. Sara has tried giving him the antibiotics I provided, but it doesn’t seem to be helping. If he lived in this time, Dr. Ferguson would have him up and around in no time. So I am going to take Dr. Ferguson to him.” She smiled and there was a twinkle in her eye, “See, it has nothing to do with Logan and Sara.”
Maggie laughed. “Okay, Auntie. If you say so.” Maggie shook her head, “And if Rory and Aisla are together, it would make things much easier for Logan and Sara. That is just a coincidence, is it?”
“Aye. That’s it in a nutshell, my darling niece.”
“But yer leaving so soon. Is there anything ye need me to do from this end?”
“Time is of the essence. As it is, we may be too late to do any good, but we must try, mustn’t we? As for the Thistle & Hive, keep an eye on Uncle Angus and the inn. I’ll keep in touch so ye ken where we are.”
“I’ll make sure everything runs smoothly in your absence.”
“I ken ye will. Yer my star, Maggie.” She gave her a squeeze and a kiss on the cheek.
“Will ye see any of the others while yer there?”
“I hope to see them all, with the exception of the Jeffords. That will have to wait for another time.”
“Give them me best,” Maggie said.
“I will do that, love. Don’t worry. If I need ye, I’ll be sure to be in contact.”
“Edna, what’s going on here?” Angus asked as he entered the lobby.
“Angus, love, I told ye last night that I thought I would be leaving for Breaghacraig and then Dunaill.” Edna could see Angus’ irritation with her and she hoped to convince him she was doing the right thing.
“Ye said ye were thinking on it, not that ye’d made up yer mind,” he barked.
“Well, it went from the thinking to the doing stage verra quickly. I hope ye willnae mind. I won’t be gone long and I’ll have Dr. Ferguson with me. I promise to be safe.” She gave him her best I-love-you-dearly look.
She didn’t like the way Angus was looking at her. It appeared his head may explode at any moment. He wasn’t saying anything and when Angus went totally silent she knew she was in trouble.
“Come, my love. Let’s have breakfast together and I’ll explain things to ye. Arthur has gone to Mrs. MacDougall’s to get the horses and he’ll be here in a bit, but we’ve still time to sit and talk.”
Angus scowled in her direction and then stalked into the dining room. Edna smiled to herself. Angus was very predictable when it came to her. He’d be angry, he’d scowl, he’d argue and then he’d give in. She was certain he would this time, as well.
“Why am I nae going with ye?” He pulled out a chair for her to sit.
“Angus, there’s nae need fer ye to come. I’ll be fine, and if anything comes up, there are plenty of highlanders available to help.”
He pouted a bit at that. “I’m perfectly capable of taking care of ye, Edna. I should go with ye.”