She knew from Clive and Gabe that Ted was very handy and creative. She also found his company pleasant. He was nice to have around. She knew that Clive was preparing to leave in a week for Oregon but he promised he would be back with her chickens. She wondered why he was spending so much time in California territory and had a suspicion that he was hovering near her to make sure she stayed safe. She could not ask him to stop. She would never tell him to stay away, never in a hundred years. Ted Greaves arrived at noon on the dot and Angela had a lunch already prepared for them. She gave him his lunch and dragged him to the fenced area of the yard and they discussed chicken coop ideas over their sandwiches. “I want a lot of room for them and a goodly number of nests. I will be wanting a healthy flock.” Angela spoke between bites, her smile and excitement was infectious and Ted was more than happy to help her out. Gabe was paying him for his time but he argued gently to Gabe that he would gladly help Angie for free.
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