“Your father told me some news today. He wanted to spring it on you tonight at dinner but since you were not present he is going to tell you at breakfast in the morning. But I wanted you to have time to think about it because knowing your father he will want an answer right then and there.” She says. I’m crawling with curiosity. What could it be that my mom would feel inclined to prepare me for it? She must tell me soon before I faint. “He set up a meeting with the Hegen family elder. They have come to the conclusion that the young Hegen boy, Louis, and you should be married off in early spring. In the morning he will be asking you if you will have this boy or if you will be putting up a fight like he feels you will. I wanted to give