" You’re treating her as you ought?” “Aye.” “Don’t let me hear otherwise.” Tavish nodded his understanding. He moved to unhitch the horse. “And, son?” He looked back to the porch. “Our Katie’s quite a catch. Don’t let her slip through your fingers.” “I don’t intend to.” “That’s a good lad. "

― Sarah M. Eden , Hope Springs (Longing for Home, #2)