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THE INHERITANCE – part thirty-nine ………

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Kate squatted and said in a very friendly tone of voice, “And whom might you be?”

As the young girl started sobbing, a woman whom Kate assumed must be her mother ran up the walkway.

“Oh, I’m so sorry. Please forgive Amie. She’s all but ten and we’re forever trying to instill manners in her.” She said to the little girl, “Amie, come on, then. Let’s get home and not bother these good people; I’m sure Molly’s back by now.”

Kate stood and curiously said, “Molly? Who’s Molly?”

Little Amie didn’t sob; she wailed! Her mother placed her hand on Amie’s shoulder and said, “Sorry, again. I’m Trina, Amie’s mam. Her little pup wandered off and she’s beside herself since the mutt hasn’t come back yet. It’s been hours.”

“Please come inside and I’ll pour you both some iced tea.”

In between heart-wrenching sobs, Amie gulped her drink. “So, tell me, Amie, how long has Molly been gone?”

(Sniffle) “’Bout three hours. She’s never gone this long. She’s gotta be lost.”

Trina looked apologetic but said, “I’m really sorry about Amie rushing here. She ran faster than before I knew she was even gone.”

“But, why here?” Kate asked, wondering.

Trina blushed. “Well, Miss, word gets around in our small town and being that you’re Kathleen’s great-granddaughter, it was just instinct that you’d have the same abilities that she had. I guess Amie decided to see for herself.”

She stood and grasped her daughter’s hand. “Come, then, Amie. Time to go.” Then, to Kate said, “Thank you so much for your kindness and the drinks. We’ll be leaving, then.”

Kate gently placed her hand on Trina’s arm. “Trina, I must confess, I’m still new at all this, but let me try. Kathleen wrote down a few things that, well, I guess she knew I’d need.”

Trina looked at her not knowing what to say but only listened.

Kate spoke:

“Amie’s pet, Molly wanders the ground

Bring her back both safe and sound.

Let’s put a smile back on Amie’s face,

Let her dance with her Molly with joy and grace.

I ask this now, so fervently.

So I desire it; so mote it be.”

Kate’s little cross vibrated to what Kate deemed joyfully.

Amie jumped with delight; her eyes glowed with anticipation. Trina’s eyes misted in gratitude. “There’s no way I can ever thank you.”

Kate chuckled and replied, “Oh don’t thank me yet. We don’t know if Molly’s home or even if that spell will work. As I said, I’m new at this.”

Amie grabbed her mother’s hand and almost screeched. “Mama, let’s go home. I just know Molly’s there wondering where we are.”

Trina laughed and, once again, thanked Kate who watched Amie skip down the driveway to the road.

Once Kate closed the door, Patti said, “Wow! I have a feeling that this town will keep you quite busy. That was one of Kathleen’s spells?”

Laughing, Kate replied, “Sort of. I used her idea but implemented my own words. I hope it works for that little kid.”

Patti placed her hands over her face and began to laugh.

“What’s so funny?”

“Oh, Kate. Kieran rejected your offer to have supper with us so we could spend time alone and so far, Shevy’s been here, then little Amie. Who’s next? Don’t misunderstood; I’m not complaining; but I can see the amusement in it.”

Kate joined her mother in laughter, then offered her mother more iced tea.

“Kate, what I’d really like is some of that Raspberry tea if you have any on hand.”

“Mom, I always keep a jar in the pantry. I’ll get some fresh wood for the stove.”

“And while you do that, I’ll fill the kettle. You do still have some water in that large jug, don’t you?”

“Never without it, mom.”

As the water boiled, Patti had an idea. “Kate, I was wondering. Is there a spell you can put on Amie’s pet to keep him from wandering off?”

“I’m not sure but it would have to be a special one. A spell where the dog won’t wander off by itself but will be okay if a member of the family took it off their property. Hmm, it’s something to think about. Last thing I would want is to cause harm to that little pup by using an incorrect spell.”

Kate’s phone buzzed. “Hey Mo. How is everyone?”

“Oh, mo chara, forget about us. But we’re fine, thank you. I’m calling for Trina, who forgot to ask for your phone number. I just got off the phone with her. Said you cast a spell to find Molly. Well, saints be praised! The little mutt was sitting on their doorstep waiting for them to get home. Kate, mo stor, you truly are a wonder. I’ve got to run, but I’ll stop by tomorrow around noon to see the plans you and Red are making. Bye for now.”

Kate told her mother about Molly, then plopped herself on a chair. “Mom, I’m scaring me.”

“Oh, honey, don’t be afraid. You’re well protected. You’re also well guided and well watched. Oh, and your little cross is glowing.”

Kate fingered her cross, looked at her mother and said, “Yeah, I guess I am. I probably shouldn’t be worried. Between grandmother and dad, I’m sure they won’t let me slip up.”

Kate looked up at Kathleen’s portrait that hung on the side wall. “You’re right, mom, they’ll take good care of me. I have a strange feeling that I not only inherited Kathleen’s home and her talents, but the care of her town, as well.”

While she didn’t have a radio turned on, Kate and Patti heard the distinctive sound of an old song:

“You are the song ever singing in me,

And you are the heart ever true.

For you are my land and you always will be,

The voice ever calling me home to you.”