It made her a little sad for Jake that all his friends doubted his abilities. THAT AFTERNOON they crossed the Platte River just east of Ogallala and turned the herd northwest. Of course he was just being polite--what else could he do? She remembered all the money Xavier had pressed on her. Roscoe was so anchored in sleep he still couldn't react.
CALL EXPECTED Gus to be back in a day or two. Probably they were trying to root out a ground squirrel, or perhaps a rattlesnake. I'm neglecting my guests, Clara said. I wouldn't bet on trees for the next few months, Augustus said.
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