~~~
Old Man Owen was as good as Rulon’s
word, Bill reflected as he saddled up by lantern light. He had no pocket watch,
and could only guess at the hour, but from the aching in his limbs, he figured
he hadn’t slept very long. Midnight, maybe? It could be later, but he
was sure it wasn’t nigh on to dawn.
His horse was just about played out, as
were the other mounts. The thought that they couldn’t go at the speed he would
have liked galled him. There was nothing he could do about the situation.
Thorne was getting away from them.
“Steady there,” Sourdough spoke from
behind him.
Bill thought he was talking to his
horse, but when the man’s hand settled on his shoulder, he knew the advice was
for him.
He glanced around, and yes, the
old-timer was looking at him.
“I know you’re in a rough spot, Henry.
Keep in mind, the girl has spunk.”
~~~
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Bill's friend Sourdough is trying to keep Bill's spirits up. How do you think Bill is going to react to his efforts? How would you try to encourage a friend during a tough time? When a friend has tried to cheer you up, how did you react?
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Marsha Ward is the award-winning author of an acclaimed novel series featuring the Owen family. Her latest book, Spinster's Folly, won the 2013 USA Best Book Award for Western Fiction. A former journalist, Ward has published over 900 articles, columns, poems and short stories. She is the founder of American Night Writers Association aka ANWA.
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