Raphael was giving orders for the day. Four men were going back with Jesus and two wagons to bring the women and children to town the next day. Already up and with the men, Jesus was quietly overseeing things. “You get much sleep?” Chet asked him. “Enough.” “What will I tell Anita?” Jesus shrugged his shoulders. “I was going to talk to her before I left, if she was up.” He looked at the back porch, but saw nothing. “You stop by and see her before you go. I’ll find a place in town for the women today.” He motioned Jesus toward the house. “Eat breakfast, too.” “I will. Funny, about yesterday. We went up there to make war and ended up feeding them.” “Either way, we did the right thing.” “You are right.” Chet went to thank Raphael. “Hello, Patron.” “Morning, I’m just Chet, remember?” “Oh, I remember, but where I was raised we always called our boss patron.” “Chet will do just fine. You’ve done so well, going to help Hampt, and moving those women and kids.
