Chapter 12

When Seline rode up the drive, it was clear that her absence had been noticed. Her mother was standing outside with her hands on her hips looking very upset. She did not say a word but pointed to the barn. Seline dismounted and turned to her mother. "Mama Heinz is dead. He must have fallen from the horse and was killed. he is in the woods on the far side of the road going to town after the Evan's farm drive." Mama covered her mouth with her hand and looked at Seline in disbelief. She began to cry. Mama put her head down and sucked in a deep breath. "Alright. I will tell your father. I do not know who they will send out to get him as all the men have been called out to fight. Mr. Dells is here and I need you to go in through the kitchen and straight up to your room. The water in the basin on your wash stand was warm a few hours ago but you will have to do with cold now. wash up there is some rose and lavendar water that Henni made for you. Put it on after you wash and then I will be up