Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1501

“Sure. Besides helping families who are struggling, we can help with other things too, like roads, schools, clinics, you name it.”

Diana looked up at Lowell again, still skeptical.

Lowell smiled. “I’m serious.”

Diana hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Our school here only has one teacher. I heard if they can’t find a new one by next year, the school will have to shut down. The kids will have to go to a school that's really far away.”

“It’s a two-hour ride on horseback through the mountains. If the weather’s bad, they can’t go at all.”

“If your boss is willing to help, I hope he can find us a teacher.”

Diaz was seven and in elementary school. Diana was very worried about his brother's future education.

Before he died, his father had told him, “No matter what, you have to learn to read.”

His pa said he had a friend who always said that knowledge could change your life.

He himself never got to go to school because of their circumstances, and he hoped his younger son could use knowledge to build a better future.

Lowell said, “That’s easy. When I get back, I’ll look into it and arrange for a teacher to come right away.”

Diana hadn't expected such a quick and confident reply. He looked at Lowell, surprised. “Easy?”

Lowell told him the truth. “The conditions are tough, so we’ll just offer a high salary. As long as the pay and benefits are good enough, finding a teacher won't be a problem. Don't worry, it really is easy. My boss is a good guy, generous, and loaded.”

Diana asked, “Could you build a library, too?”

Lowell grinned. “Of course. That’s a small thing.”

Diana was speechless.

Lowell's smile was genuine, without a hint of bragging. “Trust me. If I say we can do it, we definitely can. And there won’t be any delays. You’ll see progress starting tomorrow.”

A school and a library? Forget Tarquin, he could handle that himself with no trouble.

Diana watched him for a moment and decided to believe him. “Then, on behalf of all the villagers around here, thank you.”

Lowell gave a hearty laugh. “Don't mention it. For us, this really isn't a big deal. Do you like to read, too?”

Diana nodded. “I do, but I never went to school. I can only read the children’s versions.”

Lowell was surprised, but on second thought, it made sense. These mountain folk used to be nomadic herders, so it wasn't unheard of for children not to attend school.

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