Chapter 5
After the applicable documents had been signed and dated, the man escorted Jacob outside.
“Well, Jacob. I’m Jasper Livingstone, and that’s my buggy over there.”
He pointed to a magnificent chestnut horse standing patiently in front of a simple black buggy.
Jacob bowed his head politely. “Pleased to meet you, sir.”
“I suppose you must be tired after your long journey.”
“A bit,” he said. “Didn’t sleep much last night either.”
Jasper helped Jacob up into the buggy.
“Have you ever been in a buggy before?” he asked as Jacob settled himself on the seat.
“No, sir. I haven’t. This’ll be the first time.”
Jasper walked around the back of the buggy and climbed up on the other side, accomplishing the task with more grace than Jacob had managed.
“Make sure you’re comfortable, boy.
