Active and prone to seek out adventures usually considered more suitable for boys, Emily Darlington never did fit in with most of the girls with whom she grew up. Years after she graduates from the special girls’ academy—where she then worked part-time as the athletic director—she learns her father is ill. Pops plans to leave her what he can, but his financial wealth is no longer what it was during her growing up years. Before he dies, she learns startling facts about her family. Knowing she will soon be alone, Emily decides she must live close to someone she trusts—Joey Milton. In spite of their occasional squabbles as children, he had always been a loyal friend. Unfortunately, Joey moved to California to work as a carpenter—often in Yosemite National Park.
Joseph Milton, now known as Joe, appreciates the construction skills he learned at the hands of his legal guardian. After relocating to California, he stays in touch with his childhood friend, Emily. His life appears to be running smoothly. Then Emily shows up in Yosemite Valley looking for work. She even asks to be hired as part of his employer’s paint crew. After all, she reminds him, from the time Pops allowed her to spend her summers painting shacks at his various mines, he always assured her that she ‘paints real good.’
Genre: Inspirational
Joseph Milton, now known as Joe, appreciates the construction skills he learned at the hands of his legal guardian. After relocating to California, he stays in touch with his childhood friend, Emily. His life appears to be running smoothly. Then Emily shows up in Yosemite Valley looking for work. She even asks to be hired as part of his employer’s paint crew. After all, she reminds him, from the time Pops allowed her to spend her summers painting shacks at his various mines, he always assured her that she ‘paints real good.’
Genre: Inspirational
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