Mrs. Ellman helped Natalie while Lamont had to be out on the range. When he came home, he would do things that had to be done. He managed to go hunting twice a week. Natalie really didn’t like for him to hunt because he was gone all day long. She was never left alone. If Lamont went hunting alone, Mrs. Ellman would stay with Natalie. If some of his brothers went with him, their wives and children would stay with Natalie. David went along most of the time. Once when Johnny was hunting with Lamont and David Ellen said as she made a pot of coffee, “Dave sure has taken to this country.” Natalie said, “Yes, he sure has. Next week I think he’s going to buy the Owen Ranch.” Ellen asked, “Doesn’t it join this ranch?” Natalie said, “Yes. Nothing could please Monty more. He’s gonna help Dave fix up the old house.” Ellen asked, “Is he and Carolyn still dating?” Natalie sipped her coffee, “I think so.” “I like Carolyn,” Ellen replied, “I think she’s good for Dave.
