The Groom In Disguise

Synopsis

Before my father passed away, he spoke of a debt he owed the Lane family in Goldhaven. He asked me to take our family token and honor a long-standing engagement. When I arrived, Richard Lane greeted me at the door with a wide, eager smile. He gestured toward a man with a weathered, sun-daked face who was busy tossing hay in the stables. "That's your fiancé," Richard said. Noticing my bewildered expression, he scrambled for an explanation, stammering. "My... uh, son doesn't care much for books or fancy things. He's a man of the outdoors—strictly riding and hunting." I nodded, already reaching a decision. If that was the case, a hunting estate would make the perfect gift. Everyone has their hobbies, I reasoned. He had a passion for fine horses. And I had a passion for spending money. This match couldn't be more perfect!