He gave her quick instructions on how to operate both appliances while Adam peered at every single knick-knack in the kitchen—and there sure were a lot of them. She hoped that he wasn‘t touching anything. Some of the figurines looked old and fragile.

"There‘s no microwave in the cottage. Feel free to use this one if you like. There are a few pots and pans—mostly cast iron. If you know how to use them they are the best for cooking. I know that when I first started ...