Evelyn smiled as the young farmer clambered onto the chair and began to fix the leak in the roof. Her hands clasped together in delight and relief.

“Oh, thank you, dearie. You know, Alex would usually do this work,” she sighed as they worked, watching to make sure they were safe. “He’s a good kid. You know that, don’t you? You two being together is really such a good thing. I knew from the moment he looked at you that he was just going to be so happy with you....”