" A common man would decide that pursuing his ladylove was more pleasurable than questioning a restaurant manager. A rich man could decide to let someone else do the hard work, and take up the courting immediately. But Graham believed in seeing things through. The same strength of character that meant he wouldn't stop until the smugglers had been caught meant that once the way was free to secure willow's hand, he'd pursue that just as vigorously. "

― Tracie Peterson , Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection