Painting Description

The young men atop the wagon load of logs may appear to be casual spectators for the scenes that they pass, but I am sure that extra attention is paid to the young woman working in the garden near the road. Mennonites do not have arranged marriages, contrary to some stories. The myths surrounding Mennonite courtship are many. No, a gate painted blue does not signify an available daughter. Young men everywhere need not be told when a young woman is interested.

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