Love Knows Not Time: An Outlander Tale

by Western Gal

Catriona Allan went to Scotland to visit her father's relatives over the summer of 1947.. Before long she found herself in the middle of the rising of 1745. She meets and falls in love with Jeffrey Foster, a Major in His Majesty's army. Before long Catriona has to make a choice, go back to her own time or stay with the man she loves in a time not her own.

3. Chapter 2

Love Knows Not Time: An Outlander Tale (Chapter 2)

So this is your private quarters, Jeffrey? Yes, it is. Humble, but comfortable. It's very neat and orderly. Please, do be seated, Catriona. Thank you, Jeffrey. This looks delicious. Compliments of our cook. He knows more than most. So, what part of England do you come from, Jeffrey? Newcastle upon Tyne in the north of England. Is it beautiful there? Very. My mother was especially fond of it's beauty. Have you any other family, Jeffrey? I have a twin brother. His name is Jeremy. He is also in His Majesty's army. Our mother died when we were boys, and our father last year. I'm sorry to hear of that. My parents are still living. They reside in the American Colonies at present. They left Scotland when I was but a wee lass. And you came back for a visit home. Have you any living relatives in the Lowlands, Catriona? Yes, but I do not remember or have never met most of them. Do you know how you will be employed? I have not considered it as of yet,Jeffrey. I do not intend to impose on you, but Matron Brown has been looking for someone to assist her in her duties for some time now. Would you like the position? If you travel with us, you shall be protected. Please give me a moment to decide. Of course. I would be glad to accept your offer. And I thank you very sincerely for your consideration. It was my pleasure to be of service, Catriona. I was glad to have your company tonight, Catriona. And I yours, Jeffrey. Thank you for dinner. It was lovely. You're very welcome. May I walk you to your quarters? You may and thank you. The stars here are lovely, are they not? They certainly are,Catriona. I never saw stars like them in England. The stars in America are beautiful like this as well. That must be beautiful, Catriona. I think I would like to be posted there someday. Maybe you will be, Jeffrey. I'm happy you'll be traveling with us. Goodnight, Catriona. Goodnight, Jeffrey. I'll be sure to tell Matron Brown I accepted the position. Did you have a nice time, dear? Oh, yes, Matron Brown. The major offered me the position as your assistant and I've accepted. Oh, I'm glad. I'll be glad to have your help, dear. What exactly will I be doing, Matron? You'll help me with the laundry and mending, and help me assist the surgeon when he needs our help. I trust you know something of healing, dear? A little,yes. Well, you'll definitely learn. Goodnight, dear. See you in the morning. Goodnight, Matron Brown.