Bride of Paradise: Book 1 in Mail Order Ministers Page 4

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  Sally was thrilled with the turn out for her meeting. She had a bowl of punch on the back table along with some cookies and some small plates for all of the women to use. “If you’d like some refreshments, please get them now,” she called out. “We’ll be starting the meeting in five minutes.” She counted heads. Ten. There were ten women who were at least interested in hearing her proposal. Even if half walked away, that would give her five women to work with. She couldn’t be more pleased.

  Once everyone had taken a seat, Sally strode to the front of the room. “I’m sure you’re all wondering what this meeting is about. My husband says I’m crazy to even attempt this.” She waited while everyone laughed. “I’m Sally Anderson. I’m the wife of the president of the seminary. Over the past few years I’ve noticed a pattern from our graduates. You see, while they’re studying, all the men want all their focus to be on God, so they don’t worry about courting a woman, and then they get to their assignments, and the first week or two is wonderful, but then they realize they’re in a small town, with few women, and they’re lonely.” She linked her fingers together over her ample bosom and announced, “And that’s why you’re here. I want to find brides who are willing to go out and marry our ministers.”