A day with Cowboys

Myrth Russell

We had to be up at eight a.m. and ready to go at nine. The weather looked good. We all had cowboy boots by now except for Nicholas, and we had worked out a method of keeping our hats secure so that they wouldnt blow off every few minutes.

We combed and saddled the ponies. I was on Badger that day. Nicholas again had LeRoy, Susannah who was thirteen rode Candy and Patrick, a year younger, had Nameless. David and Nathaniel were coming as well. They had been at the ranch for the whole year and were familiar with the ranch routines. ... (continues)