Chapter 13

Hannah POV

The boys, I was so fond of the ranch hands I just couldn’t help but call them boys, were so nice to help unload the wagon when Jamie and I returned to the ranch. To be honest, the majority of it was mine and went into the house. As I began to unpack the crates, I was pleased to find out that Mr. Perkins had gotten me everything on my list. I now had three boiling pots, of varying sizes, two flat frying pans, several cooking utensils and knives, a rolling pin, and several pie and cake pans. I placed each of the items on the bottom pantry shelf. This way, they were accessible but allowed my canned goods to be on the higher shelves. The truth is, I had failed miserably at every attempt of Mrs. Sheffield to teach me to cook. I tried, but my meals never tasted as good as they should. I was hopeful that with Cookie's help, I might master the kitchen.

I was happy to have a variety of canned vegetables in my kitchen. Someone’s