Wishing pool

the long version

He was a very giving man Persis Whitley, lifelong wanderer, had arrived in Missouri to save her great-aunt Cassie's farm from bankruptcy. She would stay until Cassie's future was secure. And the neighboring farm owner, irresistible Hugo MacAllister, offered his help. Then he offered more: his devotion, his avid lovemaking by the wishing pool under a beguiling country moon. Forever. But for such an adventurous, footloose woman as Persis, forever was far too long... .