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probably from the smoke. They filled with water, and she dabbed at them with the hankie as she struggled to catch her breath.
    Reuben turned her way and waited until she regained her composure. “Now, Rena, I want you to mind who you speak to while you’re on the train. You never know about people, particularly the men. And when you arrive in Daisy, please see to it that someone telephones us. I will be very concerned if I don’t hear from you.” He gestured to Virginia and added, “We will both be concerned, I mean.”
    “Yes, Reuben.”
    “And make sure you carry that letter to the sheriff. The one I gave you. It’s filled with pertinent information about funding for the orphanage as well as a few other things he needs to know.”
    “Yes, Reuben.”
    A sudden shrill whistle filled the air, and she covered her ears for a moment. Pulling her hands back down, she found herself overwhelmed. The sound of voices with the roar of the engine and the constant flow of people kept her focus shifting all around.
    Finally the moment arrived. Rena looked at the shimmer of tears in Virginia’s eyes and gave her a tight hug.
    “Have the time of your life,” Virginia whispered. “Enjoy every moment. These adventures don’t come along every day.”
    Rena nodded, her heart awakening at her sister-in-law’s positive words.
    “Be careful, and remember everything I’ve told you.” Reuben’s expression appeared stern, but Rena realized he was just anxious on her behalf. She gave him a hug then turned toward the train, ready to set off on her own.
    She boarded it, leaving one world behind and facing another ahead. One final glimpse through the door offered the only temptation to turn around and go back to her former life. She saw the expression on Reuben’s face…noticed the wrinkles between his brows. But instead of deterring her, she took them as a sign of release.
    “No more worrying about me, brother,” she whispered. “I’m a big girl. I can take care of myself.”
    Just as quickly, she bit back the words. She might not need her brother’s care, but she would always need the Lord’s. She would listen for the Almighty’s voice and follow it to the best of her ability.
    Rena glanced around, trying to figure out which way she needed to go. She held onto her purse as others boarded the train behind her. If only she could get to her private car quickly, then she could rest easy. One of the porters took her ticket and offered an abrupt nod.
    “This way, ma’am.” He led the way through the throng of people, weaving in and out. Rena found herself more than a little distracted as she sought to follow him, feeling as if her nerves could barely take much more.
    Then a fellow with a cigar hanging from his lips tipped his hat at her and gave her a wink. Rena bit back a retort. Still another man paused to gaze at her, muttering something about how her blue eyes swayed him. Honestly. Just getting away from them might prove to be complicated. And why the sudden interest from men? In thirty-eight years, she’d scarcely had an offer to dinner, let alone anything more.
    It’s because you’ve been so wrapped up in fear.
    Where the words came from, she had no idea. Sure, she’d been fearful—of life, of men, of relationships—but that was years ago. Nowadays she stayed plenty busy and conquered her fears at will. Take this trip, for instance.
    This trip. Hmm. The idea of moving to a strange and unfamiliar place definitely unnerved her, even if she couldn’t admit it to anyone but herself. Thank goodness she didn’t have time to think about it. The porter stopped and opened the door to her private room, gesturing for her to enter. She stepped inside and was surprised at how lovely it looked. Ruffled blue-satin curtains hung in the open windows, and the ceiling was painted in a delicate scroll design.
    Still, she couldn’t seem to locate the bed. Before she could ask, the porter extended his hand to the wall. “When you’re