A Christmas Memory

The Ohio Territory was a dangerous place in 1780. The early settlers were determined to make a prosperous living, despite skirmishes with Indians. William Walker’s pretty little wife had more important matters to think about, though, like decorating her house for Christmas – which was still two months off!

Harmony wanted her husband to put an addition on the house so she could decorate properly. When he refused, she marched off in a huff through the dangerous wilderness to her parents’ home. Terrified for her safety, William hurried after her. Fortunately, he found her unharmed. His father-in-law had cautioned him before that he might need to put his wife over his knee for a good spanking in order to establish his place as the head of their household. He had put it off, but now it seemed that if he didn’t do something soon, she would continue to put herself in danger. He did not relish the idea of causing her pain, however, she was disrespectful even to her own father! He could no longer postpone his duty. Harmony is shocked when her husband shows a side of himself she had never seen before... but she is not about to give up on celebrating Christmas in the manner she wishes!