Goldie: A Narrative Fiction

Goldie's giggle, which appeared so natural and unforced, caused Rupert to chuckle in return. He could understand why his son's had quickly become so smitten with her, and he was sure she'd be a joy to have around the house. Not only because she was a woman, and an attractive one at that, but for the brightness of personality he sensed lay within her, and what it would add to the three men's lives.

Rupert inclined his head to indicate that he understood, then went on to answer her question. There was no point in continuing to speak about Jacob Slint, and worsen the young woman's nerves any further. They'd be meeting him soon enough. "Don't you concern yourself about that, there's more than enough room for the four of us." As to how much space Goldie would be allowed to take up, and exactly where she'd sleep, Papa hadn't put much thought into that, however, he was sure his boys had, and would happily provide their own suggestions. …show more content…
Sawed off every tree branch, carried it to the clearing, and nailed in every piece of wood". Rupert paused, then winked at the young woman. "Okay, my own Papa may have helped, but I did choose the yellow and red." He continued to chat merrily with Goldie, with the boys speaking in whispers behind them, until such time as his eyes lifted to note the figure which scurried towards the