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problem.  Is Ellen going to drag
     her feet over it?”   He looked perplexed as if he really didn’t understand why there was a decision to
     be made.
    Malinda shrug ged .  “She really doesn’t think much of bankers.”   She looked at the back of Ellen’s head, recognizing the stiffness in her sister’s
     posture as her being upset.  How could this have happened?
    “That’s odd.  Most women would give their left arm to marry a banker.”  He studied
     her carefully.  “Will you talk to her about switching things?”   His hand covered hers and his thumb moved back and forth over the back of her hand. 
     It felt strange to let him touch her, but so good.  His thumb was sending little tingles
     of delight through her.
    Malinda nodded.  “We’ll have to talk about it.  There’s so much to think about and
     consider.”   Like would Ellen be happy married to a banker?  And would she be able to marry without
     being assured of financial security?
    “There is.  Mainly for the two of you, though.  We’re getting beautiful women either
     way.”  He leaned back , as if he was slightly annoyed with her. 
    She didn’t want to hurt his feelings.  “I could never love Patrick, and I know I could really love you.”   She leaned over and rested her cheek against his shoulder.  She couldn’t imagine
     being married to Patrick.  She and Ellen needed to have a long talk to figure out
     what to do.
    He looked back at her with a grin.  “I’m so glad to hear that!  I was worried you
     were disappointed.”
    She shook her head.  “Not disappointed.  Confused and bewildered, but not disappointed.”
    “I can deal with confused and bewildered.”  They were in the country by that point
     of their trip and headed toward Gammonsville .  The other couple was lost in their own world.  He cupped her face in his hands and
     lowered his lips to hers.
    Malinda jerked surprised he would kiss her while they were driving down the road where
     anyone could see.  The feel of his lips against hers made her stomach flutter.  How could anything feel this good?   His tongue traced along the outside of her lips and she jerked back in shock staring
     at him.  Her hand went to her lips.
    “Have I mentioned you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ev er seen?” he asked in a whisper, his thumb moving back and forth across her bottom
     lip.
    “But you’re supposed to marry my sister….”   Even the thought made her stomach hurt.  She couldn’t let Ellen marry this man. 
     He was hers.  God had meant him for her, not for Ellen.  But….
    He shook his head.  “How could I even think of marrying her when you’re in my life?”
    She sighed.  It was going to be a confusing day while they decided what to do.
     
    *****
     
     
    Ellen and Malinda talked about what had happened while the men carried in their trunk. 
     “I’m attracted to Patrick.”  Ellen looked shocked with herself for just saying the
     words.
    “I could tell.  I’m attracted to Wesley.  It’s too bad you’re marrying Wesley and
     I’m marrying Patrick.”  But oh, how she wanted to marry Wesley.  There’s no way Patrick
     would be able to make her want to climb onto his lap and kiss him forever with just a look.   And Patrick didn’t have that sweet dimple did he?   Had she even looked at Patrick for long enough to know what he looked like?  She
     wasn’t sure she could pick him out of five men standing in front of her.
    “How would you feel about switching?  I could marry Patrick and you could marry Wesley.  
     Patrick is someone I could love, but I don’t think I could ever love Wesley.  Not
     as anything more than a brother.”  Ellen’s eyes were intense as she asked.
    Malinda had thought about nothing but what they would do since she had found out it
     was Wesley she was falling for and not Patrick.  How could she express how she felt? 
     She wanted to marry Wesley so badly, but an even stronger need