I'm not sure of the timeline here. Did they have clocks in 1862? And would there be a uniformed officer coming to the door? Or just one of the townsfolk? Also, were there phones in 1862 for him to use to call the doctor? Other than that, I think you have a nice beginning chapter here. You set the scene well for what is sure to follow in the next chapter.
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“Would someone please stop that pounding!” Groaned (groaned) Katie as she rolled over in her bed pulling her covers over her head to muffle the sound.
“Yes, Sir(,") .” Katie acknowledged, her eyes darting nervously back and forth.
Is this a joke? she thought to herself.
(Is this a joke? she thought.)
“Did John put you up to this?” She (she) asked the officer, referring to her older brother who had a tendency to play practical jokes on her.
Please tell me what is going on(,") ?” Said (said) Katie, getting worried now.
“I’m sorry to tell you that there has been an accident and I’m afraid your father, Mr. Logan(,) was killed,” he said solemnly.
“Miss?” The (the) officer asked, wondering if her mind was registering the significance of his words.
Once she had relaxed a little, John gently positioned her in the large tapestry covered (tapestry-covered) armchair in the corner of his room and covered her up with a blanket.
Now will you please hand me my hat so I may leave(?) .
“What is going on(,) Officer?
“Well, Sir. That is correct. There has been an accident, but I’m afraid to say that your father was killed.(")
Unfortunately, I am positive(,) Sir.
“It’s not true!” Katie cried out as she returned to the room(,) having composed herself the best she could.
John helped Katie steady herself and continued the conversation.” (delete the quote mark)
I’m sorry about that(,) Sir.
I am sure of that(,") .” John replied.
“Thank you, Officer(,) .” John said, closing the front door behind the officer.
“What are we going to do, John? Father was all we had(,") .” Sobbed (sobbed) Katie.
I hope not(,) Katie.
“You called for Dr. Franklin(,) didn’t you.”
John left the room to go answer to (the) door(,) and she overheard him talking with the doctor, explaining what had happened.
Most times it would be an animal birthing(,) but it was the times that she was able to assist in the birth of a real baby that she was most excited.
“What is it(,) Mr. Johansson?” John asked tentatively.
“I know(,").” he replied.
After the accident, I went through some of your Father’s (father's) private papers and found that he had been involved in some risky investment opportunities.
“No(,") .” Mr. Johansson replied, apologetically.
“No such thing(,").” Katie said sarcastically, stalking out of the room(,) leaving the men to finish their conversation without her.
Good-bye, Mr. Johansson(,").” Bid (bid) John as he started to close the door.
“Oh, I almost forgot(,").” Mr. Johansson said quickly.
I want you to know I appreciate everything you are doing for us and will see you tomorrow(,") .” John replied closing the door behind Mr. Johansson.
“Now what?” Asked (asked) Katie, as she heard him walk up.
“I am just as upset as you are(,) Katie(,") .” John said as he sat down beside her.
Look at me(,) Katie(,)” he said cupping her chin and raising her face to look him in the eyes.
“I know you will, I just feel so helpless right now(,") .” Katie complained.
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